Plum Wood Ashtray with Epoxy Resin

Handcrafted • Natural Cracks • Made in Croatia

Warm plum tones. Honest cracks.
Epoxy resin as a quiet bridge between raw nature and refined form.
A companion for long evenings and well-chosen cigars.

Not accessories.
Ritual objects.
For those who understand time.

Martin Novak, a master woodworker from Zagreb, has been in quiet conversation with wood for more than two decades — patiently, attentively, and with deep respect. Over the years, his hands have learned to read the grain, listen to its subtle cracks, and understand the character of every piece that meets his chisel. His knowledge was not gathered in haste, but accumulated slowly, like the patina on a well-loved piece of furniture.

In his workshop, tradition is never trapped in the past. Instead, it meets contemporary design through unique, handcrafted pieces, with a special focus on wooden cigar ashtrays. These are not merely functional objects, but small ritual companions — carefully shaped to honor the unhurried rhythm of smoke, the silence of the moment, and the pleasure of a fine cigar. Each ashtray balances form and function, carrying the warmth of natural wood and a restrained elegance, created for those who understand that the best things are never rushed.

Every piece leaving the workshop is a quiet signature of a craftsman who believes that true beauty is still made by hand, through patience, and with a profound understanding of the material.