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    Pakistan artwork – custom hand engraved 13" Soup Ladle

    A one-of-a-kind 13″ olive wood soup ladle, hand-engraved with Pakistani flag and Urdu artwork by artisan Barnum.

    $295.00

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

    Meet the Pakistani Custom 13″ Soup Ladle — 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 Pakistani artwork. The deep, generous bowl is made for serving hearty soups, stews, and broths in confident scoops, while the long handle keeps your hand clear of steam from the pot. Smooth-sanded and finished with food-safe oil, it glides across non-stick cookware without scratching. The engraving features Pakistan's national flag symbols alongside intricately detailed Urdu lettering reading "Hard work will bring reward" — a phrase rooted in Pakistani values of perseverance, dedication, and resilience. Hand-engraved by Barnum, a Pakistani artisan, this is as much a tribute to his homeland as it is a kitchen tool. Please note: this is a unique piece and will not be reproduced — once it's gone, it's gone.

    Key features

    • Hand-engraved Pakistani flag and Urdu artwork — "Hard work will bring reward"
    • One-of-a-kind — engraved by Pakistani artisan Barnum, will never be remade
    • Deep ladle bowl — serves soups, stews, and broths in generous scoops
    • 13″ length — long handle keeps hands away from steam 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 ladle was carved on the Greek island of Lesvos and then hand-engraved by Barnum, a Pakistani 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 Urdu engraving — "Hard work will bring reward" — is a phrase he carried with him from home. It's etched into the handle alongside Pakistan's national symbols, a quiet tribute to the homeland and the values that brought him this far. When you serve with this ladle, you're holding the meeting point of two cultures and one story of resilience — Pakistani heritage, Greek olive groves, and the 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 ladle with a soft cloth, let it absorb overnight, then wipe off any excess. With this simple ritual, your ladle 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.