Wine Barrel Recovery

Wine Barrels are traditionally made from French Oak and have a limited life span.

These beautiful, used wine or brandy infused woods have, in the past, been discarded. ilovani has undertaken to remedy this tragedy: incorporating these pieces of oak into functional items of home ware. The discarded French Oak wine barrels are bought in a retired, dilapidated state from South African wine farms. After drying and cleaning, the Barrel staves are worked and sanded repeatedly, assuring a smooth finish that restores them back to their original form and traditional glory.