Traditional Appalachian Dough Bowl- Curly Maple

Hand-carved in the mountains of Western North Carolina, each dough bowl is a one-of-a-kind piece crafted using traditional Appalachian woodworking techniques.

Originally used for mixing bread dough and preparing family meals, dough bowls have been a staple of mountain homes for generations. Today, they are equally at home serving food, displaying seasonal decor, holding fruit, or becoming a treasured heirloom passed from one generation to the next. 

This bowl is carved from curly maple, a hardwood prized for its distinctive figure and character. Natural variations in grain, color, knots, and markings are part of what makes each piece unique.

Details

• Wood Species: Curly Maple
• Handmade in Western North Carolina
• One of a kind piece
• Food safe when properly maintained
• Finished with food-safe conditioner

Care: Hand wash only. Do not soak or place in dishwasher. Periodically condition with food-safe mineral oil or board butter to maintain the wood's natural beauty. 

Curly maple is a naturally figured hardwood prized for its distinctive rippling grain pattern. Because of its rarity, no two pieces are exactly alike.