Dandelion Salad Servers

This matched set of salad servers was carved from a single small maple limb, gathered after seasonal trimming in Needham, Massachusetts. The wood carries light, natural figure and subtle color variation that reflects its origin — a modest branch turned into something quiet and refined.

Each handle is decorated with a dandelion motif using traditional kolrosing that tells a story across both spoons. Fine incised lines create a soft, wind-drift effect that integrates cleanly with the spoon form. The design is subtle enough for daily use but distinctive enough to read as a crafted piece of functional art.

Details

• Species: Maple

• Source: Storm-fallen limb, local Needham neighborhood

• Finish: Hand-carved, burnished with a river rock, and oiled

• Kolrosing: Dandelion and seed-drift pattern, hand-cut and pigmented

• Dimensions: Full-length salad server pair

• Use: Tossing salads, serving pasta, or display

• Care: Hand-wash only; re-oil as needed