3-Pieces Simple Batik Olive Wood Appetizer Set Fork, Spoon, Spreader by Global Crafts

Handmade by artisans in Kenya using traditional methods passed down through the generations, these olive wood and batik handle serving utensils are a beautiful accessory to your appetizer trays or bar area. Product Features: Hand carved and hand-painted. No two are identical. Naturally water and stain resistant. Hand wash and air dry. Socially responsible goods that is empowering to consumers to purchase according to their values and help alleviate poverty. Fair trade is so much more than a product assortment. It’s about safe workplaces, fair wages + community investment for factory employees. Made from wood and ethically sourced animal bones that would have otherwise been discarded. Each piece is approximately 6 to 7-inches long. Story Behind the Art: The bone is “batiked” which is an age old art process used in Africa. The patterns are applied by placing wax on the white bone and dipping the bone into a dark brown/black dye, resulting in the beautiful African mud cloth designs.

• Meet the Carvers of the Kamba Tribe who reside in Machakos, Kenya. The economically disadvantaged group continues the tradition of wood and bone carving that has been a part of the tribe for generations. They are paid fair wages for these beautiful pieces that support their families and community.
• Material: Olive Wood, Cow Bone
• Handmade by artisans in Kenya
• Care: Handwash with mild soap and water. Apply food grade mineral oil with soft cloth to keep wood from dr