fruit bowl

Javier Eskenazi in Costa Rica creates this lovely serving bowl, showcasing the natural beauty of sustainable teak wood. Perfect for fruit, salads or just as an attractive centerpiece, the bowl receives a food-safe finish of mineral oil.

Add a rustic and homey charm to your dining room or kitchen table with this pretty fruit bowl. Crafted by Lilyan Benecke, it features a geometric and floral-inspired design in blue and orange on an off-white background.

Victor Hugo Lopez highlights the natural grain of palo blanco in the modern design of this large wooden bowl. He carves the bowl by hand and finishes it by dipping it in deep blue for a whimsical spot of color.

Crafted from wood in the shape of a crown jocote (a tropical fruit enjoyed in Central America), this sculpture is an appealing home accent. Julio Jimenez in Guatemala carves the fruit from cypress wood and paints it carefully by hand.

Perfect for offering fresh fruit or snacks at parties, this serving bowl is designed by Hugo Pena in Guatemala. He works with pieces of palo blanco and caoba wood, their distinct grains contrasting beautifully as they are assembled to create the bowl.

Showcasing the beauty of natural teak wood, this bowl is a versatile addition to home and kitchen decor. Teo Hernandez in Guatemala creates the bowl, giving it a food-safe finish of vegetable oil.

"The design of this fruit bowl is inspired by the steps on the pyramids of Tikal, and I crafted it with palo blanco and hormigo woods. The arched base is designed after the arches in some of the old churches," says Guatemala's Hugo Peña of his inspiration. He crafts the fruit bowl by hand, finishing with the darker grain of maquilishuat wood for the rim.

"The design of this fruit bowl is inspired by the steps on the Tikal pyramids," says Guatemala's Hugo Peña of his inspiration. He crafts the fruit bowl by hand, with palo blanco for the lighter shade, reddish brown mahogany and dark brown teak wood.

Handcrafted with care from biodegradable and waterproof cotton, this reusable food wrap is designed to combat single-use plastic waste while keeping your food fresh longer. Costa Rican artisan Ligia Alvarez’s design features a charming beehive pattern adorned with delightful veggie, fruit and bee motifs. From covering bowls and cups to wrapping bread and fruit, this eco-friendly accessory offers a sustainable solution for everyday food storage needs.

Make a sustainable choice by ditching single-use plastic bags and wraps for these reusable accessories from Costa Rican artisan Ligia Alvarez, featured in this practical gift set curated by the NOVICA team aimed to minimize environmental impact while maximizing convenience. Handmade from biodegradable cotton and boasting lovely printed motifs, the sandwich and bread bags are ideal for packing your favorite delicacy, transporting those crusty baguettes from the bakery or storing day-old bread. Also handcrafted from biodegradable cotton, the three reusable wraps are waterproof, too, making them the perfect way to cover bowls and cups, wrap bread, tortillas, fruit and beyond. Finally, the two reusable mesh storage bags come with a handy drawstring closure and are a great alternative for shopping, washing and storing fruits and vegetables as well as organizing phone and headphone cables or safely laundering your delicate garments in the washing machine.

Evoking sweet pitaya fruits, Elena Ixtamer creates a versatile shawl in vivid magenta. She works on the backstrap loom to achieve rich textures. The Guatemalan artisan alternates solid weaves with unwoven spaces for a lightweight fabric that drapes beautifully, and adds five rows of weft threads with drawn work.