New Olive Board

 
During my recent travels around this beautiful area of Northern Tuscany, I stumbled across an interesting, colourful character making lovely chopping boards from Olive wood.
The one that really caught my eye was this amazing metre long design.

Love the idea that each one is unique, not only in shape but also bearing rings of time and individual knots and gnarls, giving it character.           

The craftsman has used the natural curves of the wood to craft the shape, which all lends itself to this amazing elevated board, so it tapers away underneath.

I have found plenty of smaller ones but this size really is fab!

I couldn't resist, thinking it will be perfect for serving salami, cheese, bread, figs and nuts, a great centre piece for the kitchen table!  
How about using smaller olive boards instead of plates to give a rustic 
theme ?!
If anyone is interested email me at vita.uk@btinternet.com
I shall be placing an order but have to allow time for them to be made!