A wide, almost circular, and rather flat bowl on a short spoon handle—this has always been the traditional shape of the rice spoon. And for good reason: the balance of strength between the bowl and the handle facilitates accident-free serving of the cooked grains. Sticky rice, in particular, can be portioned perfectly, as it can simply be “scooped off” with this spoon—thanks to the shape of the bowl. We think this is the most beautiful of its kind: handcrafted from naturally grained service tree wood with its appealing warm hue, sanded to a smooth finish that feels pleasant in the hand, and treated with linseed oil to protect the surface.

The wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis) is a deciduous tree native to Central Europe. This warmth-loving rose plant from the rowan family was once widespread in our forests. Today, the stately tree is rarely found - making the wood of the service tree all the more valuable, which is sold under the name "Swiss pear tree" and is valued by woodworkers for its hardness and natural grain. The dense, even structure of this wood translates into a silky smooth exterior. Its color varies between a reddish brown and a delicate pink, but can also appear dark purple to almost black-brown, giving the wood surface a noble, warm depth, which is particularly effective in furniture making. At the Leipzig-based cabinetmakers Mimikry, wild service tree wood, which is also traditionally used in musical instrument making, is even used to make everyday objects ranging from spatulas to honey spoons. In this way, the everyday is turned into something special, not least because the workshop places great value on processing regional wood from dealers within a radius of 100 kilometers. In the spirit of waste avoidance and resource conservation, all kitchen utensils are made from offcuts that accumulate in the furniture workshop.