Once approved, the design for two menu sizes moved into production. We sourced upcycled wheat husks, an agricultural by-product collected from grain processing. These husks, which would otherwise be discarded, became the foundation of the menu covers. While preparing the husks, we were also working on the wood base. Each board was cut, engraved and finished until the surface was smooth and ready. Then came the assembly and this is where everything happened by hand. We applied an ecological adhesive to one side of the wood, a glue made without synthetic resins. It’s odorless and safe enough to handle with bare hands, which matters when you’re working manually. We carefully spread the wheat husks across the glued surface, covering it evenly by hand. Then we let everything rest for a few days so the bond could set properly. After that, the boards went through a press. This created a compact, solid surface and locked the husks in place. Next, we baked them at high temperatures. This step strengthened the material and brought out the natural texture. Once they cooled down, we moved to the final stage. Finishing and polishing the entire surface by hand until it was smooth to the touch. The last step involved threading the rope through pre-drilled holes at each of the four corners, securing the corner mounts in place. Every knot, every detail, done by hand. And that’s it. The menu covers were ready.