Handmade White Marble Mortar & Pestle

Artisans in India hand-carve and polish local marble to craft this beautiful mortar & pestle set.  This kitchen staple is used for crushing nuts, pounding garlic into a paste, and grinding whole spices into powders to infuse great flavors into your dishes. The ancient kitchen device works faster than a knife!  The set makes a great ethical gift.

Product Features:

• Color: Natural white stone.
• Materials: Marble. 
• Set of 2 pieces.
• Dimensions: bowl is 4.5 inch diameter; pestle is 5.5 inches long.
• Socially Responsible, Fair Trade.

Story behind the Art: 

The region of Uttar Pradesh, India is known for it hand-carved stone crafts that have been passed down for generations.  Artisans use hand tools to carve and smooth out the stone work.

Due to the handmade nature, slight variations in size, color, shape, pattern, or other characteristics may be evident. Each piece is truly a unique work of art, lovingly crafted by hand.