Easy Made Kitchen Artesian Collection Olive Wood Ladle (10 Inches / 25 CM) OLIVE WOOD - Beautiful and functional, olive wood is perfect for your kitchen and dining utensils. Olive wood is very hard and dense with a tight grain. This feature of olive wood makes it more resistant to odors and stains when compared to other woods. The tight grain also makes the wood incredibly smooth and gives it a warm sheen. DISTINCTIVE BEAUTY - No two pieces will be exactly the same - the wood itself makes each piece its own work of art with unique characteristics including the pattern of the grain and color which are imparted from the olive tree itself. A harmony of function and utility with beauty and style. HANDMADE - Each piece is made by artisans in Tunisia. A beautiful addition to your kitchen and a thoughtful and long-appreciated gift. CARE - To maintain the beauty of your olive wood utensils hand wash and rinse. It is recommended you periodically rub the utensils with a food safe oil like mineral oil, sunflower oil or walnut oil. With this easy maintenance, you will be able to enjoy your beautiful olive wood utensil set for years to come! Pease do not place in dishwasher.