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Wood salad serving set (Pair), "Avocado"
Reclaiming discarded pieces of cypress wood, Victor Hugo Lopez celebrates nature's generosity. He transforms it into a beautiful set of fork and spoon for serving salads. The minimalist styling exalts the natural wood grain.
- 85 grams
- 0.2 lbs
- 30 cm H x 5.5 cm W x 1.7 cm D
- 11.75" H x 2.2" W x 0.7" D
- Cypress wood
- Free of lead and toxins
- Hand wash only
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Eco-Friendly: carved from natural and sustainable wood
- Made in Guatemala.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Central America
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Yelena
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09/30/2017
"Thanks"
Thanks for you craft work. This wood salad set will be wonderful gift
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Avocado, Wood salad serving set (Pair)
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Sandra
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03/08/2022
"Well made mortar and pestle"
I have been looking for one of these mortar a pestles and have seen many. This one is so much larger the all the rest I have seen. I am very pleased with this set and I am happy I waited to purchase one. Very pleased it will be used often!!
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Linda B
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01/31/2022
"Beautiful and Practical"
This is a lovely piece, and I wanted to put some rocks and crystals somewhere safe and nice looking and this works perfectly.
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Edie
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01/03/2022
"So Beautiful"
I gave this to my daughter for Christmas and her response to me was Mama, it is so beautiful, just beautiful. She is an artist herself so this is high praise. She loves it.
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Eric Ostby
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12/28/2021
"An Excellent Gift"
Bought this set as a Christmas gift for my Dad, and he loves them!
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- This was a gift for: Father
- Occasion: Christmas
Pat
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10/31/2021
"Cute & useful"
This is a perfect phone stand for my desk. It keeps my phone where I can see it, &it looks like my kitty too.
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- Keeping phone visible and handy
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Black Cat, Cat-Shaped Phone Stand in Black
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Microcredit Financing
Victor Hugo Lopez has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $100 and the most recent for $600. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of cedar and cypress woods for production.
Preserving Traditions
Woodworking had been an important aspect of Victor's community for many generations. Victor continues to teach his son and grandson his techniques so they can continue to preserve the craft for generations.
Profound Impact
Victor feels blessed to be able to reach so many people without having to leave his country. Most of his income is through NOVICA and he relies on it to provide for his family.
Moving On Up
With the help and support of his family, Victor has been able to grow his business and provide a better life for himself and his family.
Elder Master
This artist is an elder master and continues to actively practice their craft.
Media Featured
Victor's work was featured in a catalogue of Guatemalan handicrafts.
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Victor Hugo Lopez Hand-carved wooden serveware
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