Olive wood has a long history of use in homes and kitchens around the world. It is prized for its rich color and beautiful grain, but olive wood is far more than just a pretty object. It is also ideal to be made into cutting boards, bowls, plates, and other eating utensils. This rustic olive wood dish is suitable for serving food and will not taint any food which is put in it, nor will food damage the bowl. You could also use this wooden bowl for storing keys, jewellery or even pot-pourri. In fact this bowl is so beautiful you could just use it as decoration! It is an extremely hard, dense wood making it more stain and odor resistant than most - an important characteristic in a hard-working kitchen tool. With proper care and maintenance, your olive wood will last a long time. Olive wood products are an investment worth protecting. Without proper care, the wood can become dry, cloudy, and will eventually crack. Therefore, it's important that you take some time to learn how to properly treat your olive wood utensils, bowls, cutting boards, and other products. Olive Wood is a dark, neutral, golden brown with an almond undertone. It is a perfect paint color for a dining room.