Vintage Hand-Carved Timber Mortar – Aged Wood Bowl from Turkey

A piece of heritage in the palm of your hand.

Traditionally used for grinding spices and grains, this Vintage Timber Mortar is a one-of-a-kind heirloom carved from aged wood, sourced from the heart of Turkey. Each piece is hand-shaped and naturally aged, bearing the soul of generations past. The warm patina, subtle cracks, and weathered texture are not flaws—they're stories.

Compact in form yet rich in character, it serves as a functional kitchen tool, a soulful serving vessel, or a sculptural accent for the home. Whether used to crush herbs, hold sea salt, or anchor your coffee table, this piece invites pause, presence, and the beauty of imperfection.

Note: Due to its handmade and vintage nature, each mortar is unique in shape, tone, and grain—no two are exactly alike.

DIMENSIONS
14" L × 10" W × 5" H

ORIGIN
Turkey

MATERIALS
Reclaimed Timber

CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid soaking in water. To maintain wood’s natural character, condition with food-safe oil if desired. Store in a dry space away from direct sunlight.

WHY WE LOVE IT:

Each piece in our Old Souls Collection is a quiet nod to tradition.

Handcrafted decades ago in rural Turkey, these wooden mortars once sat at the heart of family kitchens—grinding spice blends, herbs, and grains with quiet rhythm. What remains today are vessels full of history, still whispering the beauty of simple, intentional living.

At Willage, we believe in celebrating the imperfect: faded edges, softened silhouettes, and textures shaped by human hands and time. This mortar embodies just that—evidence of a life well used, and still well loved.

Objects in our Old Souls Collection are all final sale.