28 Oct 2014 Serving Spoons

Do you boast of your unique collections of handmade crockery or cutlery or spoon sets? How many rare collections of hand crafted sets you have? Wood, ceramic, terracotta, metal, but do you still own handmade serving accessories made from bull’s horn? If not, then let’s unfold this wild secret here!

Bull Horn Serving Spoon

Horns had different usages at different times. During the ancient times horned animals were sometimes hunted so their horns can be displayed on the winner’s trophy or as decorative objects. Then with age some cultures used horns as musical instruments, for example the shofar. These have evolved into brass instruments in which, unlike the trumpet, the bore gradually increases in width through most of its length—that is to say, and it is conical rather than cylindrical. These are called horns, though now made of metal. Then there were other usage too: Horn bows are bows made from a combination of horn, sinew and usually wood. These materials allow more energy to be stored in a short bow than wood alone. And more interestingly even antelope horns are used in traditional Chinese medicine. Then came the eras of kings and queens and during those times bull horn was mostly used on jewelry. And from the beginning in the 19th century, horns and horn tips from various animals have been used in the manufacture of grips, handles for knives and other utilitarian goods.

Unique Serving Spoon Made of Bull’s Horn

During the olden times bull’s horn were used for making spoons. But with the onset of more modern products from time to time horn made utensils or spoons disappeared until then when the hand crafters realized the endurance and simple style that can achieved through horns. This revival through handicraft is a not only good but also very eco-friendly. No animals are killed purposely in the process. Since the horns do not tend to decay so theses can be used for more meaningful and decorative purpose after the death of the horned animals like bull.

Salad Serving Set

Serving spoons made out of bull horn look great and they have a very glossy texture too. Check out the simple yet sassy designs of the bull horn serving spoons in various sizes and for various purposes.

By: Pushpita, a freelance writer on world handicrafts and lifestyle. Pushpita holds a Masters in English literature and is a rich media professional.