Cat-Shaped Salt Bowl – Handcrafted Reclaimed Wood from Guatemala
- Price
- $35
🐱 A Little Bowl with a Lot of Heart
Hand-carved from reclaimed wood by artisan families near the shores of Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, this cat-shaped salt bowl is the kind of kitchen piece that earns a permanent spot on the table. Functional, charming, and completely one of a kind — it also makes a genuinely thoughtful gift for cat lovers, home cooks, and anyone who appreciates something made by hand.
🪵 Features
- 🐱 Hand-Carved Cat Face Design: Each bowl is carved entirely by hand, giving every piece its own subtle character. No two are exactly alike.
- ♻️ Made from Reclaimed Wood: Crafted in Diego and Raquel's workshop near Lake Atitlán using reclaimed wood — nothing new harvested, nothing wasted.
- 🧂 Practical Capacity: Holds up to 4 tablespoons of salt, sugar, or ground spices — petite enough for the table, useful enough for every day.
- 📏 Compact Size: 2" tall × 3" in diameter. Fits neatly on a countertop, dining table, or shelf without taking up space.
- 🌿 Natural Finish: Smooth, warm wood finish — no synthetic materials, no factory production.
- 🇬🇹 Handmade in Guatemala: Made near one of the world's most beautiful lakes by skilled artisan families keeping traditional craft alive.
✨ Benefits
- 🧑🍳 Adds warmth and character to any kitchen or dining table setting
- 🎁 A ready-made gift for cat lovers, foodies, housewarming celebrations, birthdays, or the holidays — no wrapping needed
- 🌱 Every purchase directly supports sustainable practices and fair livelihoods for artisan families in Guatemala
- 💍 Doubles as a trinket dish for rings or small jewellery on a nightstand or vanity
- 🖼️ Works just as well as a decorative piece on a shelf as it does holding flaky sea salt at the table
💡 How to Use It
- 🧂 Fill with flaky sea salt or ground spices for everyday cooking
- 🌶️ Set on the dining table for a beautiful, functional spice dish
- 💍 Use as a ring or trinket dish on a nightstand or dressing table
- 🌸 Display on a shelf as a decorative piece in its own right
- 🎁 Gift it as-is — the story behind it does the talking
📐 Product Specifications
- Dimensions: 2" tall × 3" in diameter
- Capacity: 4 tablespoons
- Material: Reclaimed wood
- Finish: Natural wood — warm, smooth, and unique
- Origin: Handmade in Guatemala, near Lake Atitlán
- Note: Due to the handcrafted nature of this piece, each bowl will vary slightly in appearance — that's part of what makes it special.
🌍 When you bring this bowl home, you're supporting Diego, Raquel, and the artisan families in their Lake Atitlán workshop — choosing reclaimed materials over new ones, and keeping a tradition of craft well worth preserving. Add the Cat-Shaped Reclaimed Wood Salt Bowl to your cart today. 🛒
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- Impact: For every order we offset 7kgs of CO2 and rescue 2 plastic bottles from the Ocean. Check our impact here
Environmental Impact
Our efforts to reduce our CO2 emissions generated by the sending of your orders mean that today Clozist is Carbon Positive on its shipments.
With the help of Greenspark we voluntarily offset 7kg of CO2 and remove 2 plastic bottles from the oceans with each order at no extra cost to you.
Why 7kgs (15.43 lb)?
We took the average Carbon Emission of a 2lb package ground sent from NYC to LA and multiply that number by 4.
Why 2 bottles?
Millions of plastic bottles pollute our oceans every year, two standard bottles are a daily recommended water intake. We're committed to cleaning them up.
About Upavim Crafts
UPAVIM: Empowering Women and Building Communities
UPAVIM is a remarkable women-led cooperative based in La Esperanza, Guatemala. Founded in 1989, UPAVIM has been a beacon of hope and opportunity for its members and their communities.
By creating and selling beautiful, handcrafted products, UPAVIM provides its members with economic independence, leadership opportunities, and access to education. The cooperative supports a full-day K-6 school, a daycare, and a Montessori-based preschool, ensuring that the next generation has the tools they need to succeed.
UPAVIM's success has fueled the development of a health clinic, tutoring program, and a local bakery, further improving the lives of people in La Esperanza.
Through their work, UPAVIM is not only empowering women but also building a stronger, more resilient community. By supporting UPAVIM, you're helping to create a brighter future for generations to come.
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