"The details are not the details.
They make the design"
- Charles Eames -
What is the value in tradition?
Tradition is a tangible manifestation of our cultural heritage, it's who we are, it's where we come from, it can create a sense of comfort, safety and belonging. There are countless ways to express one's culture throughout the world, but one of the most influential methods is through arts and craft. Knowledge of crafts can be passed on for generations and the process of making can be more important than the object itself.
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In our fast-paced world we've forgotten where our possessions come from; where the materials are sourced, who made them, how long will they last. At The Western Forest, we hope to provide goods that have a deep history, as well as a long future. From deep within forests lost in time, to your home.
Product Information
History of the End Grain Cutting Board
From the time humans first picked up stones and used them as knives, they needed a surface to cut on. With the wide availability of wood it comes as no surprise that it has been used in the preparation of food for thousands of years.
As mankind progressed they were able to produce cleaner slabs of wood, which served as the first flat grain cutting boards. Since they could be cut to smaller sizes, people also used them as a kind of plate.
Before the invention of the end grain cutting board, butchers would use tree rounds to carve their meat on, but they were too soft and unsanitary. So they developed end grain cutting boards out of hard woods, that were so durable a butcher could use them for his whole career. At The Western Forest, our boards are no different. With special care, you can keep your cutting board looking beautiful for the years to come.
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