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MANGO WOOD BOWL WITH BARK
$48.00
handmade
community voted (1078 votes)
Bark Up The Right Tree.
The beauty of woodcraft and function grow together in this one-of-a-kind bowl, fashioned from the trunk of a mango wood tree. The flowing organic shape, delicate grain, and the warm hues of its unaltered bark distinguish this dense, ecologically forested trunk-turned-bowl. After 15 to 30 years, mango trees naturally stop bearing fruit, but after it's harvested and hand-carved, this malleable wood takes on a new life as a stunning home accent. The rich, sweeping grain of this hollowed out trunk make it a natural spot for snacks like mixed nuts or decorative accents like painted pinecones or potpourri.
When each mango tree is cut down, the roots remain intact to encourage regrowth. A sapling is also immediately planted to replace the harvested tree and to continue the cycle. Due to this careful process of harvesting and replanting, mango wood (or acacia) is a fully sustainable resource. This striking bowl comes from ecologically sound plantations, where no more trees are cut down than is ecologically permissible. Handmade in Thailand.
- Item ID: 21404
- Materials: mango wood
- Approx. 9"dia x 4" H
- Clean with damp cloth, hand wash only. Adding mineral oil a couple times per year is recommended for maintenance.
Bowl not intended for liquids and hot food.
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Q and A
When our community voted on this product, some also shared comments - read them below:
1078 votes * 108 comments
Cassie, UncommonGoods Community Moderator
Mango wood isn't only beautiful, it's also a sustainable choice. Check out the product story to learn more about how mango trees that are no longer able to bear fruit become beautiful handmade bowls, then let us know if this dish has your vote!
mereselle
Vote: Thumbs down!
If the price was a tab lower, it would be perfect
Kim
Vote: Thumbs down!
Very ugly, I can't imagine having this in my home or gifting it to someone else.
Cody
Vote: Thumbs up!
I love it! But way overpriced
Bethany
Vote: Thumbs up!
I think this is beautiful! I would love to have it in my home! I do wish the price tag was a little lower, though.
NM
Vote: Thumbs down!
Love the idea, love the responsible harvesting of the trees. Do not love the unfinished outside of the bowl.... I can't imagine this would be at all easy to clean or care for to make this the functional piece I'd want it to be.
Alida
Vote: Thumbs up!
pricey! nice design though
Pamela
Vote: Thumbs up!
I LOOOVE wood anything
Manreet
Vote: Thumbs down!
too expensive and many in shops already
Rachel
Vote: Thumbs down!
I can't afford $40 for a salad bowl, at that price I will just eat it out of the bag. Neat idea though!
sp
Vote: Thumbs up!
Way cute but price is way too high
Kathleen
Vote: Thumbs up!
beautiful piece
amal
Vote: Thumbs down!
Not my style.
Celeste
Vote: Thumbs up!
Good product
Stacy
Vote: Thumbs down!
Who wants to eat out of a tree?
Carrie
Vote: Thumbs down!
The bowl is beautiful, but the bark makes it look impossible to keep clean and it's too expensive.
Sylvianne
Vote: Thumbs up!
Yhis reminds me of being home in ther islands where I grew up.
Michaela
Vote: Thumbs down!
I'm uncomfortable with the bark still being in place.
diana
Vote: Thumbs up!
A little pricy for a stump.....
Rachel
Vote: Thumbs up!
I like the design of the bowl, something new and different. I think the shape of the trunk and the sculpting of the bowl complement each other very well and that makes a statement. It might seem expensive, but from the description, the price might be worth it. Hopefully, it could last a long time and save money in the long run...
Tierra
Vote: Thumbs down!
40dollars? for what?! i could seriously do this myself...sry but my opinion
baba
Vote: Thumbs up!
Fabulous!
Christina
Vote: Thumbs up!
Would be nice as a centerpiece
Tracy
Vote: Thumbs down!
Unless somehow hardened...the outside..the bark...would be shedding
Jeanette
Vote: Thumbs up!
Very cool bowl!
ashley
Vote: Thumbs up!
Ooh! (delighted squeel)Aww. (mournfully puts it back as tooo expensive)
Deborah
Vote: Thumbs down!
not for me
clare
Vote: Thumbs up!
BUT I WOULDNT BUT IT
Terri
Vote: Thumbs up!
Love it but price little high.
Olivia
its a t a good price point, i would buy it
Thomas
Vote: Thumbs down!
I dont have any mango to put in it
Nancy
Vote: Thumbs up!
I like it but the price is a little high
Joanne
Vote: Thumbs up!
Beautiful, too expensive. Better if price was around $25
Bernadine
Vote: Thumbs down!
I mangoes but I not use this bowl even if ot was free
Malorie
Vote: Thumbs up!
LOVE THIS!!!
Heather
Vote: Thumbs up!
love
jimmy
Vote: Thumbs down!
um the price is a lil much, plus it is a fashion wreck!!!
Anne
Vote: Thumbs down!
rough bark? not for my table
Joy
Vote: Thumbs up!
cute but would wait for it to be on sale
michelle
Vote: Thumbs down!
my brother could make these for me from wood in our back yard ... so I think the price is too high,
angela
Vote: Thumbs down!
doesnt look easy to actually use and a bit expensive
Erin
Vote: Thumbs down!
I like the idea but it would be hard to keep clean on the outside and it is over priced.
Fr
Vote: Thumbs down!
It's got bark, and it bites.
joyceDAFFODIL
Vote: Thumbs down!
NO
rosalie
Vote: Thumbs down!
seriously, you are chopping down trees to make salad bowls?
Tammy
Vote: Thumbs up!
Awesome and beautiful!
Lynne
Vote: Thumbs down!
salad, no, too messy. candy dish, maybe.
Knikki
Vote: Thumbs up!
Beautiful, but over priced for salad bowl for me
Gail
Vote: Thumbs down!
i do not want to eat out of this
Susan
Vote: Thumbs down!
And you clean it HOW?
Janice
Vote: Thumbs up!
Great product story-- great bowl!
a.
Vote: Thumbs down!
hard to stack
Valerie
Vote: Thumbs up!
Very organic and more than just a salad bowl
katherine
Vote: Thumbs down!
MAYBE IF THE BARK WAS OFF MIGHT LIKE
Sandra
Vote: Thumbs down!
cute, but would be hard to clean, and would take up a lot of cupboard room, as they do not appear to stack inside each other. So, not interested.
lynn
Vote: Thumbs up!
one of a kind design
Adrienne
Vote: Thumbs down!
dumb
Rosallyn
Vote: Thumbs down!
Do I clean it with Pledge or dishwashing detergent? This is an expensive dust magnet.
janis
Vote: Thumbs down!
too high
LAURA
Vote: Thumbs down!
1) overpriced2) allergen concern, mango is related to poison ivy, if a salad which contains acid items (i.e. tomatoes, fruit or salad dressing) allergen may be released
Laura
Vote: Thumbs up!
Cool!
Jennifer
Vote: Thumbs up!
Love anything in wood but way too expensive.
Carol
Vote: Thumbs up!
I love the bowl but the price is too high
sally
Vote: Thumbs down!
not really appealing to eat out of
carol
Vote: Thumbs down!
costly
Connie
Vote: Thumbs up!
Attractive
Kathie
great
Eva
Vote: Thumbs up!
Love the bowl, hate the price
Juliet
Vote: Thumbs up!
You folks need a better proofreader: "but after its harvested"
Cassie, UncommonGoods Community Moderator
Thanks for catching that, Juliet! We'll update the copy. Also, to those of you with care questions, we're working on getting some more information. We'll let you know when we find out.
Ray
Vote: Thumbs up!
Expensive! Maybe for four!!!
Info
Vote: Thumbs down!
These days, when a handmade product from another country, such as this, is advertised, we can be *sure* that the "Product Story" would highlight if it was fair trade, or a protected native group, or safety of workers and protection of environment. That sort of stuff. The fact that you haven't tells me this is probably of some average quality, average craftsmanship, mass produced by hand item. Therefore, it should be ignored by would-be purchsers until this company shares a little good news about the origin and life of this item.
Ruth
Vote: Thumbs down!
Way too small and too expensive for sure - Thumbs Down
leah
Vote: Thumbs up!
I think its pretty, but imagine the bark/crevices being tough to clean
Sandy
This takes me back to a bowl my mother had when I was little, therefore I would love to buy it. But it's a little pricy. Would look better for nuts, snacks, as you stated.
Cindy
Vote: Thumbs down!
Just not pleasing to my eye.
Cheryl
Vote: Thumbs down!
not my style
Avis
Vote: Thumbs up!
I love wood items--it's a nature thing for me.
cassie
Vote: Thumbs up!
Very nice. I like it.
debra
Vote: Thumbs up!
awesome
Trisha
Vote: Thumbs up!
Beautiful!
Samantha
Vote: Thumbs up!
Love this, but a little pricey for me.
halley
Vote: Thumbs up!
good idea
britt
Vote: Thumbs up!
A tad too pricey for me but such a wonderful idea.
RENEE
Vote: Thumbs down!
Should have left it in the forest
Kathy
Vote: Thumbs up!
very unique and "earthy"
Patricia
Vote: Thumbs down!
no thanks
Rachel
Vote: Thumbs up!
really neat!
Ally
Vote: Thumbs down!
Just no. No. Please, make it stop.
Lisa
Vote: Thumbs down!
Nice concept but uh..definitely too expensive. Seriously?
Autumn
Vote: Thumbs down!
way too expensive
K
Vote: Thumbs down!
I love wood bowls, but this one doesn't look appetizing.
Karen
Vote: Thumbs down!
no
lauri
Vote: Thumbs down!
strange
Lori
Vote: Thumbs down!
How would you clean it???
Karen
Vote: Thumbs up!
Love the bowl, but I wouldn't buy it because it's too expensive.
Cassie, UncommonGoods Community Moderator
Thanks for all of the comments and questions, voters! While the bowl isn't dishwasher safe, it can easily be cleaned with mild soap and water. It is finished with a food-safe sealant, but to be safe, it's best for use with dry foods--such as fruit, popcorn, or candy. The bowls are handcrafted by a fair trade artisans from small communities in South East Asia, and are made using sustainable mango wood. Thanks again for all of the questions and comments. Keep them coming!
Lucille
Vote: Thumbs down!
I would like this if it were less costly and the outside of the product had the same graininess and finish.
Millie
Vote: Thumbs down!
I would not want to eat out of a tree trunk
Linda
Vote: Thumbs down!
I might put nuts in it, but not salad
paula
Vote: Thumbs up!
Love this. I have a very large hand carved salad bowl carved out of madrone but it is so much lighter looking. Nice to know the background of the forests. How about a big serving size salad bowl instead. Am concerned about the bark coming off over time.
ANNE
Vote: Thumbs up!
I SO WANT THIS !!!
amanda
Vote: Thumbs down!
odd
katherine
Vote: Thumbs down!
just dont like it
Kim
Vote: Thumbs up!
I know that natural materials and handcrafted items typically cost more, but I wouldn't spend $40 on this bowl - even though I really like it.
Stephanie
Vote: Thumbs down!
it looks like it would be hard to clean the outside because it's unfinished.. but i love the idea.
Julie
Vote: Thumbs up!
I love this! It is hard to invision the size of it though. If it is large, it is priced well.
megan
Love it!