Wooden Plate | Antique Hand-Carved Plate from Sumba
This antique wooden plate from Sumba, Indonesia, is a tribute to the simple dignity of everyday rituals. Worn from use, hand-carved around the rim, and rich with patina, it reflects a way of life where beauty and function were never separate.
In ancient times, families would gather and eat from shared wooden plates—no excess, just sustenance and connection. The delicate symmetry of the etched linear pattern along the rim suggests not only craftsmanship but reverence. Even in objects designed for necessity, there was room for care, rhythm, and aesthetic thought.
The plate's visible damage—holes, cracks, worn spots—speaks to time passed and hands that once held it. Rather than diminishing its value, these signs of life anchor it in something real and meaningful. Today, it no longer serves a culinary purpose but carries the presence of memory.
Wooden Plate invites use as a decorative object: set on a console, layered in shelving, or simply placed where it can be seen and acknowledged. It asks us to slow down, remember those who came before, and honor the relationship between what we use and what we value.
This antique wooden plate from Sumba, Indonesia, is a tribute to the simple dignity of everyday rituals. Worn from use, hand-carved around the rim, and rich with patina, it reflects a way of life where beauty and function were never separate.
In ancient times, families would gather and eat from shared wooden plates—no excess, just sustenance and connection. The delicate symmetry of the etched linear pattern along the rim suggests not only craftsmanship but reverence. Even in objects designed for necessity, there was room for care, rhythm, and aesthetic thought.
The plate's visible damage—holes, cracks, worn spots—speaks to time passed and hands that once held it. Rather than diminishing its value, these signs of life anchor it in something real and meaningful. Today, it no longer serves a culinary purpose but carries the presence of memory.
Wooden Plate invites use as a decorative object: set on a console, layered in shelving, or simply placed where it can be seen and acknowledged. It asks us to slow down, remember those who came before, and honor the relationship between what we use and what we value.
This antique wooden plate from Sumba, Indonesia, is a tribute to the simple dignity of everyday rituals. Worn from use, hand-carved around the rim, and rich with patina, it reflects a way of life where beauty and function were never separate.
In ancient times, families would gather and eat from shared wooden plates—no excess, just sustenance and connection. The delicate symmetry of the etched linear pattern along the rim suggests not only craftsmanship but reverence. Even in objects designed for necessity, there was room for care, rhythm, and aesthetic thought.
The plate's visible damage—holes, cracks, worn spots—speaks to time passed and hands that once held it. Rather than diminishing its value, these signs of life anchor it in something real and meaningful. Today, it no longer serves a culinary purpose but carries the presence of memory.
Wooden Plate invites use as a decorative object: set on a console, layered in shelving, or simply placed where it can be seen and acknowledged. It asks us to slow down, remember those who came before, and honor the relationship between what we use and what we value.
Date: Unknown
Origin: Sumba, Indonesia
Material: Hand-carved Wood
Condition: Shows holes, cracks and damages on the edges, inside and bottom
Dimension: H 5 x D 23,5 cm
Care: Clean regularly with a natural product designed for wood like natural wax. This piece has been treated and waxed and therefore it should not be used for cooking or eating purposes.