Delicate shades of lilac and blue decorate the front of these shakers like an oriental painting. These colors may develop just inside the bark layer when Cascara buckthorn (Rhamnus purshiana) is seasoned under certain conditions.
The back sides, shown at right, are much more subdued. One shaker has five holes, and the other six. They are stoppered with rubber bungs in the bottom.
Finish: Oiled and buffed. No finish was used on the inside.
Dimensions: approx 2.8" high x 1.8" diameter
Care
If the outsides get sticky, as shakers do, wipe them with a damp cloth and dry with a towel. The shakers can be also be washed by hand with warm soapy water, but please don't let them soak. Rinse well, and allow to air dry for a day or two, with the stoppers removed, before refilling.
Tip: In humid climates, a teaspoon of raw rice in the salt shaker will help keep the salt flowing smoothly.
