Handcrafted Ornamental Vessel – Native Irish Hardwood 🌿✨
Bring a true piece of Ireland into your home with this handcrafted ornamental vessel, turned from solid native Irish hardwood sourced near Listowel, Co. Kerry. Each piece highlights the natural grain, colour and character of Irish timber — a beautiful blend of craft, heritage and local identity. 🇮🇪
 
Whether you have a connection to Listowel, County Kerry, or simply love Irish design, this vessel makes a thoughtful gift, a meaningful keepsake, or a unique souvenir for visitors to Ireland. 🎁
 
A Beautiful, Eye-Catching Design 👀
The softly curved shape and natural grain immediately draw attention, creating a striking visual piece for any home.

Each vessel undergoes six individual finishing stages, leaving it wonderfully smooth and tactile.
These vessels look stunning on
● a mantlepiece
● a bookshelf
● a desk
● a sideboard
● a display shelf
 
The vessel is beautiful on its own, but you can add a light decorative item (like an artificial or dried stem) if you prefer.
 
Size Information 📏
● Height: 64mm
● Width: 75mm
● Weight: approx. 132g
● Wood Origin: Listowel, Co. Kerry
 
Photos may show a coffee stirrer or toothpicks for size reference (not included).
 
Finishing Process ✨
Each vessel is finished using:
● Sanding sealer
● Hampshire Sheen High Gloss Wax (2 coats)
● Tripoli buffing compound
● White Diamond buffing compound
● Carnauba buff
 
This multi-stage process enhances the natural figure of the wood and gives the vessel a silky-smooth, refined finish.
 
Suggested Uses 🌸
● Decorative ornament for any room
● Authentic Irish souvenir
● Bud vase for dried or artificial stems
● Beautiful gift for someone connected to Kerry
 
Care Notes ⚠️
● Suitable only for dry decorative items
● Not a toy; keep out of reach of children
● Avoid direct sunlight and high temperatures
● Do not place water, liquids or anything that may decay inside
● Clean only with a dry soft tissue or dry cotton rag
● Do not use furniture polish
 
More for Your Home 🏡✨
For other beautifully handcrafted pieces and useful wooden items, visit my Household & Homeware page.