Beautiful table accessories, this elegant, Fairtrade, sustainable acacia wood bowl on foot is hand turned and ideal for fruit, salads or display.
- oiled with food safe oils
- made by small family company in the Philippines who strive to create fair working conditions for their makers with good salaries
Acacia trees are not hard to find in the Philippines. You see them standing along the roads and on uncultivated land. The wood of the acacia is a non-indigenous hardwood. Beautiful, with a broad
colour spectrum of warm to light segments. It is sustainable: it grows fast (the trees reach their full height in sixteen years) and for every tree that is cut down another one is planted.
Planting the trees is regarded as an investment which yields a profit after a number of years when the wood is sold. The chopping of the trees, the trading and the processing is controlled by the
government by means of certification. In some parts of the city permits to cut down trees are not granted.
Kinta handmade ethical acacia wood bowl on foot
20 x 8cm
All wooden table accessories are finished with a food-safe varnish.
The products can be hand washed in lukewarm soapy water, but
they are not dishwasher safe. Do not let them soak in water.
If the varnish is worn off, we recommend wiping the product
with a cloth dipped in some walnut or salad oil.
Acacia wood, widely found across the Philippines, is valued for its strength and natural beauty. This hardwood features a rich variation of tones, ranging from warm to lighter hues, giving each piece a unique character.
It is also a sustainable choice. Acacia trees grow quickly—reaching maturity in around sixteen years—and are replanted after harvesting. The cultivation, harvesting, and trade of the wood are carefully regulated and certified by the government to ensure responsible practices.
Durable, distinctive, and sustainably sourced, acacia is an excellent material for timeless design.
- good organisation
- Fair trade revenue
- good working hours
- safe women’s employment
- fair labour
- environmental protection
- bi-annual visits to artisan partners