Using the example of ordering two lovespoons and two books and a dvd, the postage is charged at the flat rate of. I was born in cardiff, wales, dave recounted when i asked him about his. Hearts protected welsh love spoon angel woodcraft no. Free delivery on book orders dispatched by amazon over. Welsh love spoons, celtic knots, and contemporary favorites. My wife was doing some research on valentines day traditions around the world and came across the love spoon tradition in wales. A lovespoon is a wooden spoon decoratively carved that was traditionally presented as a gift of romantic intent. They were given to a loved one as a courting gift in much the same way as you would give someone flowers today. One thing i learned while writing my book about love spoons is that many other. I first started carving welsh love spoons for our daughters wedding in 2008. Add to favourites wonderful colours of wales pillow 20 inches x 12 inches welsh pillow wales gift welsh friend gift.
The cadwyn range of spoons are the creations of a group of woodcarvers in the. This book shows how to elevate the humble wooden spoon from a utilitarian object to a work of art. The largest collection of traditional handcarved welsh love spoons, for weddings, anniversaries. Spoon carving instructor shirley adler will get you started. The custom of giving love spoons as a token of affection first began in wales in the 16th century. Ever fancied having a go at wood carving or making your own welsh love spoon. Robin williams on carson w jonathan winters 1991 duration.
Handcarved welsh love spoons from the lovespoon gallery. All go search hello select your address best sellers customer service new releases whole foods find a gift registry gift cards. Centuries ago in wales, the young lover would give a special, more personal gift to the object of their desire, the welsh love spoon. The lovespoon workshop online welsh lovespoon shop. Some of the early love spoons can be seen on display at the welsh folk museum in cardiff. The longest lovespoon itself is hand carved from a single solid piece of welsh oak, measures in excess of 28ft and took over 300hrs to complete. Due to the intricate designs, lovespoons are no longer used as functioning spoons and are now decorative craft items. Welsh love spoons, celtic knots, and contemporary favorites book online at best prices in india on. Welsh lovespoon symbols ball in cage, ball in cage, love held safe or the number of children one.
The oldest known love spoon dates back to the year 1667 except that experts believe the love spoon carving tradition predates this. The spoon is normally decorated with symbols of love, and was intended to reflect the skill of the carver. Our beautiful, traditionally hand carved welsh love spoons are the perfect unique gift for. The 17th century welsh lovespoon tradition continues here in west wales at the. Welsh love spoons, celtic knots, and contemporary favorites fox chapel publishing. The exact origin of love spoon making is not clear, but what is clear is that they were given as a token of love and affection, according to the national museum of wales. I have carved 3 of the spoons from the patterns in the book and the patterns. The worlds first gallery devoted to hand carved welsh lovespoons. The longest lovespoon book the lovespoon workshop online. Traditional welsh lovespoons for all occasions, wedding lovespoons, anniversary lovespoons etc.