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    Hand-carved in Lesvos

    Olive Wood Soup Ladle

    A large 13″ olive wood soup ladle with a deep hand-carved bowl — built for soups, stews, broths, and confident family-style serving.

    $45.00

    Handmade from Lesvos olive wood by refugee artisans earning fair wages.
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    5.00 / 5 from 12 reviews
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    About this piece

    Meet the 13″ Olive Wood Soup Ladle — a generously sized, hand-carved kitchen utensil shaped from sustainably sourced Mediterranean olive wood on the Greek island of Lesvos. The deep, rounded bowl is made for serving soups, stews, broths, and chili in confident scoops, while the long handle keeps your hand clear of steam from the pot. Smooth-sanded and finished with our care balm, it glides across non-stick cookware without scratching. Olive wood is naturally dense, water-resistant, and beautifully grained — every ladle 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 ladle bowl — serves soups, stews, and broths in generous scoops
    • 13″ length — long handle keeps hands away from steam and splatter
    • Hand-carved, one of a kind — unique grain pattern in every ladle
    • 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 serving
    • 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 ladle 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 they spend their days in a small workshop, carving olive wood into utensils sold around the world. Every piece is signed by the hand that made it and traceable back to its maker by QR code. When you cook with this ladle, 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

    • This spoon is perfect for soups or sauces. I had a difficult time looking for a spoon that had a deeper bowl to use for sauces. The spoon is well made and a great size!

      — Marianela Soriano ·

    • Gift and she said it was like a piece of art!

      — Melissa ·

    • love olive wood & love this ladle! will enjoy cooking with it.

      — Christine ·

    • nice lookiing spoon, love the handle

      — Etsy buyer ·

    • So well made amazes me how the olive tree lives a second life of servitude feeding me after providing olive for who knows how long

      — Eugene ·

    • The best testament for the 5 star rating is that I am back to this shop for another spoon. I liked my first one so much and this new one is just as nice. I highly recommend!

      — Rebecca ·

    • Even the most simple soup can look gourmet when you serve it with this gorgeous ladle! It is sturdy and smooth and so beautiful that it begs to be displayed on your countertop instead of hidden away in a drawer.

      — Kish Valley Roofing ·

    • Yes great serving spoon. We use it all the time

      — P.George Boone ·

    • This soup laden is gorgeous! I absolutely love using it when making delicious hearty soups and stews throughout the fall & winter months and it is perfect for serving too. My Mom was over when I made my White Bean and Quinoa Soup and she loved the Ladle! That was all she kept talking about and I will be getting her a few as a gift this year. It is a hand carved masterpiece and the olive wood is everything! I also love that it does not stain.... and stays looking amazing! I now have these in a utensil crock on display in my kitchens the are just too pretty and amazingly functional too.

      — Melissa Cushing ·

    • We love the wooden spoons from Lesvos Woodcraft, especially the soup ladle. They look beautiful, are high-quality, and are so much fun to cook and serve meals with! And the mission behind this organization is awesome!

      — Amazon Customer ·

    • The soup ladle is a stunning display of craftsmanship that is as functional as it is beautiful. The bowl of the ladle is the perfect depth for soups and stews, and the handle is balanced and shaped comfortably. This work of art has brought character and warmth to my kitchen and hospitality opportunities and I highly recommend it!

      — Teresa ·

    • I love how smooth they are knowing they were crafted by hand is wonderful

      — Rosie Graber ·

    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.