From time immemorial, such a craft as the manufacture of tableware and utility products from natural wood was considered honorable and was very widespread in the territory of modern Ukraine. At first, the processing was somewhat primitive, but later the technologies and methods used have undergone considerable improvement. And today, in the era of information technologies, the popularity of kitchen appliances and tableware made of wood has not lost its relevance at all: they are still used with pleasure both at home and in many authentic food establishments. For the long-term preservation of the original appearance of the dishes and their characteristics, the objects are impregnated with a layer of oil, and already in the finished form they are covered with a special varnish.

Over the past few decades, there has been a clear trend towards people preferring eco-friendly tableware, utility products and decorative items. Wood is undoubtedly one of the most natural materials, which is why things made of it can bring warmth and coziness to any interior and create a special atmosphere in it.

Types of wooden products for the kitchen

Among the great variety of dishes and kitchen utensils made of natural wood, due to their authentic appearance and excellent practical characteristics, the following types of products have gained particular popularity:

Storage containers

These wooden kitchen products are perfect for long-term and safe storage of honey and any loose products, without losing their quality and taste. Wooden barrels are more than just practical and convenient containers, they represent an important part of the cultural heritage of Ukraine.

Handcrafted by talented Carpathian artisans, the wooden storage containers impress with their colorful design, which makes them ideal both for personal use and as an original souvenir to give to relatives, friends or foreign guests.

Cutting boards

There is no housewife in whose kitchen arsenal there is no cutting board for cutting bread, vegetables, meat, fish and other products. And, despite the wide range of cheaper plastic analogues, almost every Ukrainian kitchen boasts a cutting board made of natural wood. In addition to durability and excellent practical characteristics, it is worth noting that it is wooden boards that treat knife blades as sparingly as possible, due to which they dull much less often.

The appearance of the boards, hand-made and decorated by Carpathian craftsmen, deserves special attention. Such wooden products for the kitchen certainly serve as its decoration, so they are usually not stored somewhere in a drawer, but in a prominent place. A cutting board decorated with a picture with an inscription will serve as a pleasant and always successful gift for a mother, grandmother, sister, friend, etc.

Usable products (glasses, bottles, barrels)

The everyday use of various utility products made of wood has been characteristic of Ukrainians for many centuries. Whether it's a celebratory dinner or an ordinary dinner in a family circle, you can definitely see authentic wooden bottles, glasses, and barrels on the table, in which any drinks acquire a special taste and aroma.

Such wooden souvenirs for the kitchen are highly valued all over the world, so if you present such a gift to a foreigner, you can be sure that it will definitely find its place of honor in the interior of the kitchen, living room, your own office or library.

Wooden bread boxes

When looking for original kitchen products made of wood as a gift, you should pay attention to such a win-win option as a wooden bread box. It represents the preservation of traditions, a respectful and careful attitude to bread, and, of course, traditionalism and maximum environmental friendliness.

Made by hand from the best grades of Carpathian wood (beech, oak, ash), they will decorate the interior of the kitchen and will serve for many years, without losing their attractive appearance and practical characteristics.

Kitchen accessories (napkins, salt shakers, mortars, hot racks, etc.)

In addition to direct dishes for preparing and serving a variety of delicious dishes, every housewife has a large arsenal of a wide variety of auxiliary tools. Some of them are so functional and convenient that they have been handed down from mother to daughter for more than one generation. And it is such things "with a history" that make the kitchen the heart of any home, where you want to return after a long working day, in moments of joy and sadness.

Various coasters hot, napkins, mortars, ladles, and salt shakers, made of natural Carpathian wood by talented Hutsul craftsmen, serve as effective assistants to the hostess and at the same time as unsurpassed elements of kitchen decor, giving it individuality and the special comfort of a home hearth.

Advantages of using dishes made of Carpathian wood

The reason why wooden tableware not only does not lose its popularity, but also, on the contrary, is gaining momentum, lies in its many numerous advantages over dishes made of other materials:

  • Environmental friendliness. Natural Carpathian wood does not contain any harmful chemical impurities that would have a negative impact on the human body. It is because of this that wooden tableware for children is considered the most preferred in countries such as Scandinavia, where conscious attitude to ecology has reached the highest level.
  • Healing properties. Since time immemorial, mankind has known about the healing properties of natural wood, which it willingly uses to this day. Thus, when heated, wooden dishes emit useful essential oils that positively affect a person's mood and the health of the body as a whole.
  • Strength and durability. Products made of Carpathian wood are distinguished by considerable strength, even if they fall, such dishes will not be damaged, and therefore will serve for many, many years.
  • Low thermal conductivity. Due to such a physical characteristic of wood as low thermal conductivity, dishes in wooden dishes retain heat for a long time, while the dishes themselves do not heat up, which is very convenient.
  • Preservation of taste qualities and aroma of dishes. Thanks to the complete environmental friendliness of the tree, food in such dishes reveals the richness of its tastes and aromas even more fully.
  • Color and aesthetics. Each utensil or utility product, made by hand from wood, has a unique, unrepeatable look. There is simply no other like it. Because of this, a table served with wooden dishes always looks very colorful and appetizing.

The use of wooden utensils in everyday life

Tableware made of wood is famous for its versatility, aesthetics, high quality and durability, due to which the scope of its use is extremely wide. A handmade kitchen product can become an interior decoration, can be used daily for cooking and serving dishes, and, of course, can be a really good solution for a non-trivial gift.

For decorating the interior of the kitchen

Do you want to create a special space in your own kitchen, full of real home comfort and warmth? It is worth taking care of decorative items, dishes and household items made of Carpathian wood. The currently popular eco-style in the interior design of modern apartments, houses, cottages and cottages cannot be imagined without the use of various decorative elements made of natural materials: wood, ceramics, leather, glass, metal, etc. Due to the fact that wood does not contain any harmful impurities, it can come into direct contact with food products, the second indisputable plus is that the smooth surface of wooden products does not absorb liquids and aromas.

For cooking and serving dishes

Wooden trays, money boxes, boards, plates of various shapes and sizes - all this is an indispensable component of a truly bright festive table. It is simply impossible to imagine a traditional Ukrainian feast without this colorful beauty, because even the simplest dishes and cuts will look attractive and appetizing in wooden dishes. If you add other advantages of natural wood - environmental friendliness and low thermal conductivity, then you want to buy wooden dishes right away.

As a gift or souvenir

Wooden products as a gift to a woman, a man, even to our compatriots, even to guests from abroad, is an extremely successful idea that will be highly appreciated by the recipient. A colorful aesthetic souvenir or a useful handmade wooden product will be suitable for any occasion: a birthday, anniversary, housewarming, wedding, New Year, Christmas, Easter or any other special date.

Traditionally, a tree in a home served as a symbol of coziness and warmth, it was able to warm the most bitterly frosty days and nights. Likewise, wooden dishes, the characteristics of which have been preserved to this day, have similar properties as a gift. Original in its execution, it preserves the warmth laid down by nature itself, carefully processed by the caring hand of a master, wooden dishes will carry this sacred meaning for many years and be used with pleasure by more than one generation.

Caring for wooden dishes

The key to the long-term preservation of boards, dishes and utility products made of natural wood in integrity and in good condition is proper care for them.

In fact, you do not need to do anything complicated, it is enough to follow a number of recommendations below:

  • Do not wash wooden products in the dishwasher, and do not soak them in hot water, because the effect of high temperature, the effect of detergents and prolonged contact with water will spoil them.
  • After each use, the board, plate, and money box should be cleaned, this will protect them from the absorption of foreign odors and the appearance of stains.
  • The washed wooden product must be wiped dry with a towel, paper napkin or lint-free delicate cloth.
  • Store utensils and wooden utensils as far as possible from heat sources, as this can lead to their deformation over time.
  • From time to time refresh the surface of wooden bowls, plates, boards, etc. with a new layer of oil, specially designed for this purpose or linen. Such prevention will reliably protect wood from the effects of moisture, will prevent drying out and the formation of cracks.

Conclusions

Kitchenware made of Carpathian wood is a special type of traditional art that Ukrainians are proud of. Choosing wooden dishes for your own use, as an element of kitchen decor or as a gift is a sign of excellent taste and a conscious attitude to consumption.

The catalog of the online store "Zgarda" presents an extremely wide range of kitchen products made of natural wood, made by Carpathian craftsmen using traditional Ukrainian techniques. There is always a variety of dishes for cooking and serving dishes, useful products and colorful souvenir products. In addition to the presented items, there is an opportunity to make an individual order at a democratic cost with delivery throughout Ukraine.