This medium hand crafted wooden bowl came from a Chinese Elm tree in Salt Lake City, UT that my next door neighbors were cutting down. I helped them cut the tree down and I grabbed a few pieces to turn into bowls. Even though the Chinese Elm is often considered a junk tree, the grain is surprisingly pretty.

The Chinese Elm tree (Ulmus pumila) is a fast growing tree (thus interesting grain patterns) and seeds itself very vigorously. They grow easily in Salt Lake Valley however they are quite prone to breakage and insect damage.

This bowl is a perfect catch-all bowl and pretty enough to be part of your natural home decor.