Item BZ-SL-GR

Capiz Shell and Palm Wood Salad Servers

Name: Capiz Shell and Palm Wood Salad Servers
Brand: Buddha Groove
SKU: BZ-SL-GR
Price: 42.00 USD
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A hand-carved salad spoon and fork set with deep bowls of dark aren palm wood and slender handles of pale capiz shell, joined by a polished metal band. The pairing brings together the strength of the palm and the soft shine of the sea. Reach for them when a meal is meant to be shared, from a weeknight salad to a holiday table.

Details

Design: Hand-carved spoon and fork with richly grained bowls in dark aren palm wood, slender capiz shell handles, and a thin polished metal band where wood meets shell
Size: 14" long x 2.75" wide (each piece)
Material: Sustainably harvested aren palm wood, capiz shell, metal accent band
Included: One salad serving spoon and one salad serving fork
Care: Hand wash only with mild soap and dry promptly. Avoid soaking or the dishwasher to protect the wood and shell
Origin: Handmade in Bali, Indonesia, by a local artisan family working in the traditional art of wood carving
Note: Because each piece is carved by hand from natural wood and shell, grain, color, and sheen vary slightly from what is pictured

Meaning & Intention

In Bali, aren palm wood comes from a tree long valued for its endurance, the same palm that yields sugar, fiber, and shelter across generations of daily use. Carved into these long-handled servers, that resilience becomes something you hold at the table.

Capiz shell, polished from the ocean's own materials, has been used across the Philippines and Indonesia for centuries to catch and soften light. Paired here with dark palm wood, it brings a contrast of sea and land, light and shadow, into one utensil.

Serving a meal by hand, with tools shaped by hand, is its own kind of offering. In Balinese culture, gathering around food is an act of care extended to whoever sits at the table.

Its warmth and handmade character turn a routine task into a small, grounding ritual of hosting and gathering.

Essence & Elements

Intention: Gratitude, connection, abundance

Ideal for: Home cooks and hosts who want their everyday serveware to feel handmade and meaningful

Suggested mantra: Nourish with gratitude

Questions & Guidance

Can I use these for dishes other than salad?

Yes. The long handles and deep bowls suit any dish tossed or served family-style, from grain bowls to pasta and roasted vegetables.

Do they make a good housewarming or wedding gift?

They do. The handmade character and matched spoon-and-fork pairing make them a considered gift for someone setting a new table or hosting for the first time.

Is the wood treated with anything I should know about?

The aren palm wood is finished naturally. To keep the grain and shell in good condition, avoid prolonged water exposure and dry the pieces right after washing.