Wild Mountain Child - Fern Whirl Spoon

Wild Mountain Child - Fern Whirl Spoon

The Fern Whirl is inspired by the spirals woven all throughout nature. From unfurling ferns in the forest understory to the gentle curve of a snail shell, from natural labyrinths to the repeating patterns that show up again and again in the wild world around us. 

The branch handle was created to feel as though it had been gathered from the garden itself. Textured, tactile and familiar, it has become a recognisable part of our nature play tools.

These spoons have been tried and tested over many years in my own children’s hands, in our backyard mud kitchen, through seasons of potion making, messy play and quiet moments of imagination. They are designed first and foremost for mud kitchen play. Scooping soil, stirring rainwater, mixing petals and leaves, and creating the kinds of childhood magick that only exist outdoors.

They naturally support potion play and imaginative storytelling. Measuring, mixing and experimenting with simple elements found in nature. A handful of sand, a splash of water, a sprinkle of herbs a burst of fizz. Open ended play that grows with the child.

Rooted deeply in nature play, these spoons invite connection to the outdoors, loose parts and seasonal rhythms. They also find a beautiful place within sensory play setups, bringing warmth and authenticity to sensory trays, water play and tactile exploration.

Beyond play, these spoons move effortlessly into the home kitchen. Comfortable in both children’s and adult hands, they are practical for baking, stirring, measuring and everyday cooking. They are tools designed to be used, not displayed.

Crafted from sustainably harvested timber and finished in food grade oil, each spoon is ethically made with a strong eco focus. We prioritise responsible sourcing, small scale production, low waste packaging and long lasting design so these wooden mud kitchen and sensory play tools can be used, loved and passed on.

Designed to live wherever childhood happens. In sensory play, in the mud kitchen, and around your own family table.

Collect the full Enchanted Garden collection to build your own garden of wooden mud kitchen, potion play, nature play and sensory play tools.

Designed in Australia. Ethically and lovingly hand-carved, hand-sanded & hand-polished by Vietnamese artisans in a traditional craft village preserving ancient skills and providing income. 

Due to the natural nature of this product. No two are the same, there are variations in the wood grains and craftsmanship giving each item its own personality. 

Dimensions: 18cm x 3cm  

Made from Doussie, a Vietnamese plantation timber. Finished with food-grade oil. 

To keep your wood looking its best:

• Do not leave submerged in water for a really long time ( like a week)  - play is ok and hang it up to dry after. 
• Dry with a tea towel after getting wet
• Then keep it beautiful with a rub of bee's wax or vegetable oil into the wood to avoid the fibres lifting.
• Only use mild dishwashing detergent if needed
• Never put wood in the dishwasher

Wild Mountain Child works with a small Vietnamese enterprise that promotes Vietnamese handicrafts ensuring stability in the industry, work from home opportunities for young mothers and protection for traditional skills and crafts.