Unlike other pestle and mortars, this stylish design includes a reversible bamboo lid. When removed, the lid can also be turned over and used to place ingredients ready for preparation or even as a small chopping surface. The heavy-weight pestle and mortar are both carved from the same hard-wearing, natural granite, making them perfect for crushing garlic, grinding spices, pounding herbs and making pesto and salsas. As this product is made from beautiful, natural materials, each item produced is unique.