Hand crafted by skilled artisans from sustainably sourced olive trees, our olive wood pestle and mortars are not only a kitchen tool but a celebration of natural beauty and sustainable craft. Every mortar bowl and pestle is carved from dense and naturally food-safe olive wood, renowned for its antibacterial qualities and durability. Able to withstand daily use, they also deepen in character with age, while their swirling rich grain patterns and warm hues are a testament to nature’s artistry.
Ideal for grinding fresh herbs, spices, seeds or even homemade pesto, this traditional tool offers tactile, mindful cooking. Free from varnishes or chemicals and finished with organic oil, it’s as kind to the planet as it is to your pantry. And for a truly personal touch, each pestle and mortar can be engraved, making it the perfect sustainable gift for kitchen connoisseurs.
- 100% natural handmade pestle and mortar
- A traditional tool for slow and soulful kitchens
- Measures Diameter 11 cm x Depth 6.5 cm (4.3″ x 2.6″)
- Weight approx. 350g
- Handmade in the Mediterranean
Our Olive Wood Pestle and Mortars can be Personalised
Make it truly your own or a one-of-a-kind sentimental gift with personal engraving on the mortar bowl or pestle. Whether engraved with a name, date, or custom message, make it personal with a sustainable, soulful gift to be treasured and used for years to come.
In comparison with my old one this mortar and pestle is petite which is perfect for the kitchen, the top of the wooden handle feels comfortable in the middle of my palm and it has proved to be ideal for pressing cardamom pods open to release the seeds.