Alan Anderson Design

Carved and Painted Ale Bowls
In the spirit of traditional Swedish carvings

Carved and Painted Ale Bowls

By Commission

These bowls have been carved for centuries in Scandinavia. A traditional utilitarian design but occasionally decorated by carving and painting for more ceremonial use. The bowls were traditionally carved with the center of the tree (pith) on the top. That made for a larger capacity bowl form any given log. This bowl has the unusual feature of being carved with the center of the tree on the bottom. It makes for a more interesting shape, almost ship like and the carvings reflect that style.