Handcrafted from flamed maple, this tray is designed to hold both smaller and larger tea cakes.
The grain of the maple is naturally emphasized by the maker's hand-tool finish, allowing the character of the wood to remain clear and tactile. Finished with natural wax and camellia oil, the surface is silky to the touch while preserving the integrity of the wood.
Dimentions: 9.4 × 9.4 × 1.2 in // 24 × 24 × 3 cm
Vlastimil Hanuš is a woodworker and instrument maker based in Czechia. Using locally sourced wood, he creates functional objects shaped almost entirely with hand tools. Instead of sanding, he relies on the clean cut of exceptionally sharp chisels and planes, preserving the integrity of the wood fibers. The result is a surface of remarkable softness, silky to the touch. He has been crafting artisanal tea utensils since 2018.
