OLIVIKO crafts handmade olive wood products from solid Mediterranean olive wood — the same tradition our family has practiced since 1971.

Every piece in our collection is handcrafted from a single solid piece of olive wood. No glue. No chemicals. No laminates. Just pure, natural olive wood shaped by skilled hands into beautiful, functional kitchenware built to last a lifetime.

What Is Olive Wood?

Olive wood is one of the most prized hardwoods in the world. Harvested from the ancient olive trees of the Mediterranean — primarily from Tunisia, Italy, and Greece — olive wood is known for its extraordinary density, beautiful grain patterns, and natural golden-brown tones that deepen with age.

Unlike fast-growing woods like bamboo or pine, olive trees grow slowly over centuries, producing wood that is exceptionally hard, heavy, and durable. This density makes olive wood naturally resistant to moisture, odours, and bacteria — ideal properties for kitchen products.

Why Olive Wood Is Perfect for the Kitchen

• Naturally antimicrobial — olive wood contains oleuropein, a natural compound that inhibits bacterial growth without any chemical treatment
• Extremely hard and dense — resists knife marks, scratches, and warping better than softer woods
• Food-safe — no glues, resins, or synthetic finishes — safe for direct food contact
• Beautiful grain — every piece has a unique swirling grain pattern — no two pieces are identical
• Eco-friendly — sourced from pruned branches, not felled trees — a sustainable choice
• Long-lasting — with simple care, olive wood products last decades and become more beautiful with age

Our Olive Wood Product Collections

OLIVIKO offers a complete range of handcrafted olive wood kitchenware for cooking, serving, and gifting:

• Olive Wood Cutting Boards — solid boards for chopping, serving, and cheeseboards
• Olive Wood Utensils — spoons, spatulas, salad servers, tongs, and utensil sets
• Olive Wood Bowls — salad bowls, fruit bowls, snack bowls, and bread baskets
• Olive Wood Salt and Pepper Mills — CrushGrind ceramic mechanism for precision grinding
• Olive Wood Containers — spice boxes, salt cellars, honey pots, and storage boxes
• Olive Wood Honey Jars — handcrafted honey jars with dippers, perfect for gifting
• Olive Wood Salt and Pepper Shakers — elegant table shakers in natural olive wood

OLIVIKO — A Family Tradition Since 1971

OLIVIKO has been handcrafting olive wood kitchenware for over 50 years. Every product is made with the same dedication to quality, natural materials, and sustainable craftsmanship that our family has upheld since the beginning. When you buy OLIVIKO, you are buying a piece of Mediterranean heritage built to last generations.

How to Care for Olive Wood

Olive wood is easy to care for with a few simple habits:

• Always hand wash — never put olive wood in the dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing — do not soak or leave wet
• Oil monthly with food-grade mineral oil or beeswax to keep the wood nourished
• Store away from direct heat and sunlight

Read our complete Olive Wood Care Guide for all care instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is olive wood safe for food contact?
Yes — OLIVIKO olive wood products contain no glue, lacquer, or synthetic finishes. They are 100% natural and food-safe straight from the workshop.

Is olive wood antibacterial?
Olive wood naturally contains oleuropein, a compound with proven antimicrobial properties. This means olive wood products naturally resist bacteria without any added treatment.

Where does OLIVIKO source its olive wood?
All our olive wood comes from sustainably managed Mediterranean olive groves. We use wood from pruned branches — not felled trees — making our products an eco-friendly choice.

Are all pieces unique?
Yes — because olive wood has natural grain variations, every OLIVIKO product is one of a kind. No two cutting boards, bowls, or utensils are exactly alike.