Named for its shape, the Gourd is built from rounded forms stacked on a short base. The tall version stacks three; the small one is a single full body with a domed cap. It's the softest silhouette in the collection, and easy to grip with a whole hand.
Both sizes use a ceramic CrushGrind mechanism that adjusts from fine to coarse and grinds salt, peppercorns and whole dried spices. They work well as a mismatched pair: tall for pepper, small for salt, or the other way round.
Turned by hand from mahogany, so each one carries its own grain and slight variations in shape.
Filling and grinding
The top ball lifts straight off. Fill the body with peppercorns, coarse salt or whole dried spices, then press it back on. To set the grind, turn the dial on the base: clockwise for finer, the other way for coarser. When you switch spices, grind a little coarse salt through first to clear out the last one.
Details and specifications
- Tall: 3.75" diameter x 8.25" high [confirm]
- Small: 3.75" diameter x 5.5" high
- Wood: mahogany, sustainably harvested and certified
- Ceramic CrushGrind mechanism, adjustable fine to coarse
- For salt, peppercorns and whole dried spices
- Refill: lift off the top; adjust the grind at the base
- Finish: beeswax
- Care: wipe with a dry cloth; do not submerge or put in the dishwasher
- Handmade in San Andrés, Petén, Guatemala
Itza Wood is a woodworking studio in the Maya Forest of Petén, Guatemala. Every piece is shaped by our team in San Andrés, people trained through hands-on apprenticeship, working with responsibly sourced, FSC-certified tropical woods. Read more about us and how we work.
