{"product_id":"horse-chestnutv-b6-109","title":"Horse Chestnutv B6-109","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSize\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 21 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 2.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurned from locally felled horse chestnut from the Castlewellan area, this bowl has the soft tones and gentle grain that make horse chestnut such an interesting — and often overlooked — Irish hardwood. Unlike sweet chestnut, which is darker, harder, and naturally rich in tannins, horse chestnut is paler, lighter, and has a smoother, more open grain. It doesn’t have the same durability as sweet chestnut, but it makes up for it with a clean, almost silky appearance and a warmth that suits decorative pieces beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe timber for this bowl comes from the woodlands around Castlewellan, an area known for its historic forest park and long tradition of mixed hardwoods. Trees here grow in cool, damp air, giving the wood a steady, even character. Horse chestnut from this region often shows subtle shifts in tone and occasional flashes of figure, adding individuality to each piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished with a food‑safe lacquer , this bowl works well as a display piece, a centre feature, or simply as a gentle touch of handcrafted Irish timber in the home. Its pale colouring and soft grain give it a quiet charm that stands apart from more common hardwoods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Briarwood Turnings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52177195237717,"sku":"B6-109","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/2033\/7493\/files\/20251230_144443.jpg?v=1767180394","url":"https:\/\/briarwoodturnings.com\/products\/horse-chestnutv-b6-109","provider":"Briarwood Turnings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}