Bamboo Soup Ladle

Bamboo Soup LadleLorenzi Milanos designs remind us to find beauty in the moments thatd otherwise pass us by, like serving up a storm in the kitchen before tucking in at the dinner table. Thats why the maker creates pieces just like this soup ladle that are a delight both visually and functionally. Note how the design makes an occasion of the simple act of serving soup with an endlessly refined bamboo root handle.

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The handle is hand-polished to enhance the natural grain and hue and the blade is stamped with the maker's monogram

tall frame and straight edge make it comfortable for big tasks performed on the cutting board

one of the oldest such workshops in the world

gently lilting surface glazed in inky ‘harbour’ blue

in the shade Regency Blue

It satisfies Foster’s brief for his creations – that they should all have a personality of their own – while the sculptural handle on the lid ensures that it’s a functional delight

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