The wood has to dry for a number of years before processing and is then processed, usually with great effort, by hand into the sought-after products for the table and kitchen. Since the processing by hand has to be very closely aligned with the natural wood, this often results in individual shapes which, together with the different grain, result in visually very appealing individual pieces (unique items). This is especially true for rustic designs such as bowls and large cutting boards, which can often differ considerably from one piece to the next. Our olive wood products are usually not varnished, but rare exceptions are possible due to circumstances. The exceptions are noted in our item description. For Allen other items, the natural oil content protects the wood from drying out and bac.
