Soapstone Bi Disc 01 Our Donut table is hand-carved

Our Donut table is hand-carved from a single block of tamarind wood in Indonesia

They were traditionally used as a winnowing spoon

Colour may vary slightly from images and samples provided and final sizing may have minor differences from dimensions given

Often the bowls have a distinctive and unusual flared lip which is the result of an intensive process where the wood is softened with water and then bound with strips of leather which are tightened over a period of time until the desired shape is achieved

Soapstone Bi Disc 01 Our Donut table is hand-carvedBi discs are an important form in ancient Chinese culture dating back to the neolithic period. Tradition associated them with heaven and earth. They are always circular with a hole in the middle, made from various materials and ours are are made from soapstone. Stand is included. Please note stands may have minor imperfections.