Description
We have made a one off batch of Feardie Maet boxes in various timbers and in unique combinations of wood types to make the boxes truly special and unique. There is only one available of each letter.
We will be making more later in the year if the one that you like has already been purchased.
The faerdie maet box is a traditional design of picnic box that is similar to the shaker style boxes which were common in the USA. This style of box is inspired by the Scandinavian ‘Tine’ box. A Norwegian intern call Gjermund, who had learned the traditional techniques back home in southern Norway, helped in the design of the boxes and construction methods.
The thin timber sides are soaked in hot water to make the fibers pliable and then are bent around a mold to the correct shape.
There are several examples of these boxes in the Shetland Museum and we thought it would be great to carry on the tradition. The Shetlandic name has a Scandinavian origin as in Norwegian today, ‘ferdig mat’ means ready food or take away!
Our boxes are available in ash and walnut veneer exclusively.
Please note; all timber variations are with regard to the veneer types, not what the lid and base are made from (for example a walnut veneered box may be produced with an ash base or lid, and may have other additions of walnut, oak, ash or elm in accordance with what timber is available to us at the time of production). Please contact us for specific alterations.
Large oval – 300mmx 175mm x 225mm
Large ellipse – 300mm x 185mm x 230mm
Medium ellipse – 280mm x 160mm x 210mm
Small ellipse – 190mm x 110mm x 120mm
