The Uneven Bow Tie Bowl

Wood doesn’t grow in perfect circles — and this bowl doesn’t pretend it does.

The Uneven Bow Tie Bowl was shaped in response to the natural form of the timber, resulting in a subtly organic outline rather than a machine-perfect round. The flowing grain lines follow the movement of the wood, creating a sculptural piece that feels alive from every angle.

During turning, two natural cracks revealed themselves. Instead of cutting around them or discarding the timber, I reinforced the structure with hand-cut bow tie inlays — one visible within the bowl and one on the underside. These are not decorative additions; they are structural stitches that strengthen the piece while becoming part of its story.

At 27cm across with a 21.5cm inner bowl, this is a substantial centrepiece — ideal for fruit, dry goods, or simply as a sculptural object on a dining table or sideboard.

Finished in natural beeswax to enhance the warmth and depth of the grain while maintaining a soft, tactile surface.

This bowl embraces movement, asymmetry and repair.
It’s timber, respected — not forced into uniformity.

Details

• Approx. 27cm outer diameter (organic form – not perfectly round)

• 21.5cm inner bowl diameter

• Two hand-cut bow tie inlays (top and underside) for structural reinforcement

• Hand-turned 

• Finished in natural beeswax

• Food safe for dry goods

• One of a kind

Handcrafted woodwork, built to last.