Spalted Tan

Man and nature often grapple over who can create the most beautiful object. Here they work in tandem. Spencer Peterman, who recovers and turns fallen trees into works of functional art, each of these one-of-a-kind napkin rings is made from spalted maple. Spalted wood comes naturally embellished with patterns reminiscent of pen and ink drawings. It is also a sustainable resource, causing no harm to…