What is a Calabash?

The calabash is one of nature’s oldest and most generous gifts. Grown across much of the world since prehistoric times, it produces a hard-shelled gourd that, once dried and deseeded, becomes a strong and versatile natural vessel.

For thousands of years, people have used the calabash for everything from carrying water to ceremonial and sacred purposes, and many cultures have long given it a special meaning.

Each calabash is shaped entirely by nature, so no two are ever alike. That natural beauty, together with its ability to return gently to the earth, makes it a fitting and sustainable choice for a memorial urn.