This kuksa was carved out of the most beautiful shimmery Silver Maple that I’ve seen in a long time. It’s deep cavernous hollow makes it perfect for sipping drinks, and it’s wider undercut rim makes this cup less splashy than other kuksas. 

The flutes are very challenging to pull off and take quite a bit of extra planning and time. The walls of the cup are cleverly tapered and having scalloped flutes on the outside makes the shape even more complex to get right. It feels amazing in the hand, and even better to grip between the fingers. 

The rim of the cup is scalloped so it contours to your lips perfectly, with just the right shape as to not let any drops dribble down the bowl side.

It feels much like a touch stone, something you will want to hold and play with even when the cup is empty. It’s honestly one of the best cups I’ve ever carved and pushed my skills to the limit. It’s graceful, evenly thin and tapered strong walls, following the grain perfectly. It fits in the hand just right.

This will change your drinking experience for the rest of your life, and everything I carve is meant to last multiple generations. If you’ve been waiting a couple years for me to starting carving kuksas again, now is your chance to purchase a cup and begin your journey into kuksa dreamland.

1. About 5.5oz
   

2. Figured Silver Maple
   

3. Finished with a my own oil blend (Food Safe Linseed , Beeswax, and Citrus)
   

*Please note that this is a freshly carved cup. I’ve given it multiple coats of oil which are still drying and will require a little bit more time to harden or cure which gives my cups a lasting a durable finish that will help keep the wood from absorbing moisture. It’s advised that you let the cup sit for a couple weeks in it’s new home before pouring liquids into them.