UPCYCLED GIFTING

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew unveils a stunning new collection of handcrafted homewares created using waste timber from felled trees in Kew's world-famous arboretum.

Created in collaboration with celebrated woodworkers Selwyn House, each unique piece carries the legacy of Kew's historic landscape, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of botanical history. From butter knives to bowls, each item has been expertly crafted from specimens that were once part of the 11,000 trees growing in Kew's arboretum but have since been removed by Kew's dedicated team of arborists due to storm damage, disease, or necessary sustainable management. This carefully considered approach ensures that no tree has been felled without cause and sustainably re-uses felled timber.

In the coming months, candlesticks, bowls and chopping boards will be added to the collection. These have been created from a variety of species, including Butternut, Hackberry and Box. Due to the nature of the materials, each piece is strictly limited edition and unique making the perfect wedding gift. Kew Butternut Cake Knife £30; Kew Butternut Butter Knife £20; Kew Hackberry Pinch Bowls £24.

Available in-store at Kew Gardens and online at shop.kew.org