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    Hand-carved in Lesvos

    Ethiopian artwork 12" serving spoon

    A one-of-a-kind 12″ olive wood serving spoon, hand-engraved with traditional Amharic artwork by Ethiopian artisan Elshaddai.

    $275.00

    Handmade from Lesvos olive wood by refugee artisans earning fair wages.
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    About this piece

    Meet the Ethiopian Custom 12″ Serving Spoon — a one-of-a-kind, hand-carved kitchen utensil shaped from sustainably sourced Mediterranean olive wood on the Greek island of Lesvos and hand-engraved with traditional Ethiopian artwork. 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 food-safe oil, it glides across non-stick cookware without scratching. The engraved Amharic lettering reads "God's Love" — a cherished principle in Ethiopian culture that celebrates harmony and togetherness. Hand-engraved by Elshaddai, an artisan from Ethiopia, this is a functional piece of art that carries his heritage into your kitchen. Please note: this is a unique piece and will not be reproduced — once it's gone, it's gone.

    Key features

    • Hand-engraved Amharic artwork — "God's Love" by Ethiopian artisan Elshaddai
    • One-of-a-kind — this exact piece will never be made again
    • Deep, wide bowl — serves stews, soups, grains, and sauces in fewer trips
    • 12″ length — long handle keeps hands away from heat and splatter
    • 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
    • Gift-ready packaging — arrives boxed with two family Greek recipes
    • 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 was carved on the Greek island of Lesvos and then hand-engraved by Elshaddai, an Ethiopian artisan who arrived on the island as a refugee. Instead of waiting in a camp, he spends his days in a small workshop turning olive wood into utensils signed by his own hand. The Amharic engraving — "God's Love" — is more than decoration. It's a piece of his homeland and his faith carried into your kitchen, etched into wood from a Greek olive tree. When you cook with this spoon, you're holding the meeting point of two cultures and one story of resilience — Ethiopian heritage, Greek olive groves, and the quiet, deliberate work of rebuilding a life one piece at a time.

    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.