Size: Approx. mortar Φ12 inner diameter 8× depth 8× height 9 cm Pestle: Length about 16 cm * Since it is made of natural materials, there are individual differences.　Please enjoy it as one of the fun. A set of mortar pestles that make use of olive branches as they are * Extract the taste of herbs, grind nuts and seasonings. * Ingredients can be mixed or made into pesto, sauce, etc. * Convenient for making baby food * Resistant to odors and stains. * Grind or mix spices... * Since old wood is used around 400 years old, there are natural cracks unique to old wood depending on the object. * You can enjoy the texture and texture of natural wood, and the unique presence in the world, where no two grains or colors are the same. Olive trees are said to have a natural bactericidal effect, are resistant to mildew, and can be used for a long time due to their robust wood. In order to enjoy the natural texture, it is not colored or painted. Since it is made by carving out old olive trees as they are, the shape, size, and taste are different from one to another. There may also be knots, small cracks and grooves, and undulations in the wood, but please understand that they are the individuality of natural materials and the warmth of simple handmade products. Another reason why olive trees are used for kitchen utensils is because of their very dense woody quality. Well-dried olives are very hard and have such a high density that they make a high-pitched sound when tapped. Due to this property, it retains its strength even after processing, is robust and lasts for a long time, and above all, it drains well, making it ideal for kitchen utensils. * The olive industry in Tunisia in North Africa has supported the "Northern Mediterranean" from ancient times to the present day. A large amount of olive woodworking goods are also exported to Italy and Spain, mainly to Europe and the United States, and the amount of exports to Japan has been increasing in recent years. Tunisia's 300-800 years old wood is used. Because they feed on olives and produce oil, productive trees cannot be cut down unless they are legally permitted. In addition, olive trees are so valuable that it takes about 20 years to grow to a thickness of 10 cm, and the number of trees that can be processed over 300 years old is decreasing year by year, making them "expensive" wood. The olive tree is not a tree that was grown as a lumber. Therefore, it is characterized by a complex grain that has grown with harsh nature over a long period of time.