Carved Banana Leaf Teak Bowl with Silver Frog

Carved from one single piece of teak wood, this beautiful banana leaf design decorative bowl is adorned with Sterling silver frog and the end of handle. Each piece will slightly vary due to the unique shape and size of the raw materials carved. Often used as a decorative piece, it can also be used to serve fruits and sweets.
 
The teak root was sourced from the finest teak plantations in Java, Indonesia, which is known to have the ideal conditions for high grade Teak quality. Teak is the common name for the tropical hardwood tree species Tectona grandis and its wood products, native to South and Southeast Asia. It is known for its incredible durability and water resistance. Teak has a high oil content, giving it the highest decay-resistance among all-natural wood products. Due to its durability, while it is still used for boat building, yachts, exterior construction, indoor and outdoor furniture, it also very dear to artists and sculptors for making intricate carvings and elaborate sculptures. Lotus Arts de Vivre uses various free-formations of the teak branches, teak root or drift wood to further hand-carve and create its designs, giving wood a second life.

It took more than 1.5 -2 months to create this piece. Often used as a decorative piece, it can also be used to serve fruits and sweets. 
 
Size: 18.5(W) x 49.5(L) x 5.5(H) cm. 
Weight: 471 g. 

Hand-carved from a single piece of sustainably sourced Java teak, this sculptural banana leaf bowl is adorned with a finely crafted sterling silver frog. Taking up to two months to create, each piece celebrates the natural grain and unique form of the wood, transforming teak into a functional work of art for serving fruits and sweets or as an elegant decorative centerpiece.