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    Hand-carved in Lesvos

    12″ Olive Wood Serving Spoon

    A deep-bowled, hand-carved olive wood spoon built for the way you actually serve — stews, sauces, grains, and everything in between.

    $35.00

    Handmade from Lesvos olive wood by refugee artisans earning fair wages.
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    5.00 / 5 from 4 reviews
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    About this piece

    Meet the 12″ Olive Wood Serving Spoon — a generously sized, hand-carved kitchen utensil shaped from sustainably sourced Mediterranean olive wood on the Greek island of Lesvos. The deep, wide bowl scoops hearty stews, grains, and saucy pastas in one confident motion, while the long, balanced handle keeps your knuckles clear of steam and splatter. Smooth-sanded and finished with our care balm, it glides across non-stick cookware without scratching and feels at home next to a Sunday roast or a weeknight one-pot. Olive wood is naturally dense, water-resistant, and beautifully grained — every spoon carries its own swirl of honey, amber, and chocolate tones, so no two are alike. Each piece is carved by a refugee artisan rebuilding their life through fair, steady work. Buying one helps fund a livelihood, not just a sale.

    Key features

    • Deep, wide bowl — serves stews, soups, grains, and sauces in fewer trips
    • 12″ length — long handle keeps hands away from heat and splatter
    • Hand-carved, one of a kind — unique grain pattern in every spoon
    • Safe for non-stick cookware — won't scratch pans, pots, or cast iron
    • Sustainably sourced olive wood — dense, durable, naturally water-resistant
    • Food-safe finish — sealed with natural beeswax and linseed oil, no chemicals
    • Ergonomic handle — balanced weight, comfortable grip for long stirs
    • Gift-ready packaging — arrives boxed with a favorite Greek recipe, an "Our Story" card and a "Meet the Maker" scannable barcode
    • Supports refugee artisans — every purchase funds dignified work in Lesvos
    • Easy care — hand wash, towel dry, re-oil every few months

    The story

    This spoon began as a branch of a wild olive tree on the island of Lesvos — the same island where, a few years ago, our makers arrived by boat with little more than the clothes on their backs. Today in our workshop they are carving olive wood into utensils sold around the world. Every spoon is signed by the hand that made it and traceable back to its maker by QR code. When you cook with this spoon, you're holding a small piece of that story — Greek olive groves, refugee craftsmanship, and the slow, deliberate work of rebuilding a life one piece at a time.

    Customer reviews

    • good quality and fast shipping

      — Mizael ·

    • The perfect spoon. I needed a long spoon that would be gentle on my new Instant Pot which is very deep. Not only that but I needed something comfortable for my hands that have a few arthritis problems. This spoon check all the boxes. I received the shipment so quickly it was unexpected. Here are some extra stars for this shop Lesvos Woodcraft oh, and it is also beautiful.

      — Rebecca ·

    • This 12 inch serving spoon is beautiful craftsmanship at its finest! I love this gorgeous spoon and honestly every spoon that I have from Lesvos Woodcraft is a one-of-a-kind work of art! This piece is beautiful and I love the handle design, It is super comfy to hold in my hand and it is perfect for serving my side dishes. I love serving a delicious couscous recipe, or rice pilaf with this spoon as it looks so pretty and serves up the perfect portion each time too. I love that these are hand carved spoons made from skilled artisans as that makes them extra special for sure and each piece is unique and one-of-a-kind. These are a great gift idea too for those foodies in your life and I will be picking them up as gifts for my mom and sister this year. Love it!

      — Melissa Cushing ·

    • Just got this in the mail today, and I could not be more pleased! Beautiful olive wood, beautifully handcrafted. Highly recommended wood crafters!

      — Cheryl A

    Frequently asked

    Hand wash only, with mild soap and warm water — never soak or place in the dishwasher. Towel dry immediately and let it air dry fully before storing. Every 1–2 months (or whenever the wood looks dry), rub a thin coat of food-safe mineral oil or olive oil or care balm into the spoon with a soft cloth, let it absorb overnight, then wipe off any excess. With this simple ritual, your spoon will stay smooth, water-resistant, and beautiful for decades.

    Each piece is carved one at a time from a single block of olive wood, so grain pattern, color and shape will vary slightly. That's part of what makes yours one of a kind.

    Every utensil is hand-carved on the Greek island of Lesvos by refugee artisans we work with directly. Meet the makers.

    Orders ship within 1–2 business days from the U.S. Standard delivery typically arrives in 3–5 business days. See our FAQ for full details.

    If you're not in love with your piece, return it within 30 days for a full refund. If anything arrives damaged, message us and we'll make it right.