The lovespoon workshop, specialists in welsh lovespoons. Love and luck together making for a strong relationship 9. We have over 70 hand carved welsh love spoons for you to choose from, suitable for all occasions including weddings and anniversaries. I f you are wishing to carve your own welsh lovespoon, then i hope you can find help and inspiration on these pages i intend during the process of the design and carving of lovespoons, to document my progress on this site and in my blog. The story of the welsh love spoon back when we were living in wales full time, we kept coming across a little token almost everywhere we went the welsh love spoon. Welsh lovespoon books welsh lovespoons welsh gifts. It was traditionally given to a young woman by her suitor. Many of the young carvers were shy and unwilling to show their emotions, and this would attempt to convey their true feelings through the use of various symbols. Lovingly designed and cut in house at our studio in south wales, creating a special keepsake for you and your guests on your big day. They are hand carved tokens of love or high esteem, each an extraordinary work of art. Irish designs plus two mix and match unit pages to create your own unique spoon pattern. Welsh love spoons patterns classic carving patterns. May 28, 2015 welsh love spoons pattern package download. Traditional welsh lovespoons for all occasions, wedding lovespoons, anniversary lovespoons etc.
Delightful unusual format 1977 illustrated book on hand carved welsh love spoons currently for sale on ebay. Celtic spoon with heart and integral keyhole and horseshoe. We also have a series of welsh spoon designs especially for mum. She would see the symbol of hospitality with the spoon. Cariad large, personalised welsh love spoon ivory pearl by truly for you. A lovespoon from welsh gifts can be given to that special person as a token of love, or you can offer it as a charm of good luck for a new home. Handcarved welsh love spoons from the lovespoon gallery. Welsh lovespoons are hand made wooden spoons that are made from one piece of wood and designed and decorated according to. Carving a love spoon welsh love spoons by adam king. They were carved by hand with little more than a pocket knife.
May 28, 2015 may 28, 2015 welsh love spoons pattern package download. A distinctive welsh tradition that dates to the 17th century are welsh love spoons, which are a decoratively carved wooden spoons presented as a gift of romantic intent. My individually designed, handcarved lovespoons are a unique art form which can be given at a wide range of occasions. My friend ralph has been carving love spoons for decades, long before it became as popular as it is today 2018. The book is a dual language book written in both welsh and english and gives an insight into the history of the welsh lovespoon. Paul discovered his love and talent for woodcarving when he was very young, and was taught the craft of love spoon carving by gwyndaf breeze, who is regarded as the greatest authority on the tradition of carving welsh love spoons in wales today. Woodworking books woodworking patterns learn woodworking easy woodworking projects diy wood projects wood crafts woodworking store woodworking machinery woodworking workshop. The queen handle heart inches long initials jan leeming keys leaves and fruit lime wood london woodworker show long and fruitful majesty majestys mean love motifs names or dates national flower photograph piece of lime piece of wood polish programme queen mother sailor shape ship signified simon simply says single piece solid piece spoon is. Classic love spoons welsh love spoons by adam king. You will also find minilovespoons, perfect as wedding favours, and wonderful celtic love spoon jewellery. Buy the welsh lovespoon by mike davies online at alibris. These delightful wood carved spoons are now featured in our new pattern package with over 40 full size lora s. The oldest known love spoon dates back to the year 1667 except that experts believe the love spoon carving tradition predates this. The lady would see that someone spent hours working on this beautiful piece.
Shop today at welsh gifts for a fantastic assortment of love spoons for all occasion. Welsh lovespoons are hand made wooden spoons that are made from one piece of wood and designed and decorated according to the carvers imagination. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Welsh love spoon craft for st davids day welsh love. Read more great articles from woodcarving illustrated summer 2007. There has been much debate on the significance of the different symbols and motifs used in the carving of love spoons. The earliest known dated welsh love spoon dates from 1667. How to successfully carve a welsh love spoon feltmagnet. Welsh love spoons have long been a traditional gift from a young man to his true love.
The story of the welsh love spoon the big and the small. Welsh love spoons, hand carved love spoons from wales. Welsh love spoons, celtic knots and contemporary favorites by shirley adler 2004, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Off the northwest coast of wales, lovely llanddwyn island holds a special place in the hearts of welsh lovers. Tools are for women too how to carve a welsh love spoon. Antique welsh folk art welsh folk art with butter prints. Please view the individual love spoon pages to see if the service is available. Due to the intricate designs, lovespoons are no longer used as functioning spoons and are now decorative craft items. This section contains the following woodcarving welsh love spoons projects. A lovespoon is a wooden spoon decoratively carved that was traditionally presented as a gift of romantic intent. The history of welsh love spoons was quite interesting and was perhaps the highlight of the book. The best welsh lovespoons you can buy for your loved ones.
The spoon is from the welsh lovespoon tradition, and by combining the handle of the spoon with the base of the cross, there is ample space for banners, knot work, or anything else to customize and personalize the piece. You can place your order on our web site or you can contact on 07598282888 we are available 7 days a week. It moves at the middle of the knotwork back and forth, whilst still being carved from one piece of wood. Buy products related to welsh love spoons and see what customers say about welsh love spoons on free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
May 03, 2010 carving love spoons is a welsh tradition that goes back to the 1500s. The most common welsh love spoon material is metal. While it is still technically a spoon, it turns out these days the welsh love spoon is more a work of art than anything else, which we learned when we went to the lovespoon gallery in mumbles. May 08, 2018 this is the lovespoon workshop guide for any beginner love spoon carver. Wood carving the welsh love spoon beginners porject by l. Hand carved from sustainable welsh timbers, this spoon features a large heart representing deep and everlasting love. Ever fancied having a go at wood carving or making your own welsh love spoon. Welsh love spoon craft for st davids day welsh love spoons. Created by the young man as a present for his intended bride, the intricacies and themes carved on the spoons handle had symbolic meanings. 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.
These welsh spoons feature different designs and motifs to signify all kinds of things. Choose a welsh spoon to celebrate a wedding, a new baby or congratulate a graduation. Conor knightons love of island hopping has taken him to a scenic spot thats all about love. The welsh love spoon, carved from wood, can include a variety of designs on the handle, including hearts, locks, crosses, bells, dragons, wheels and celtic knotwork. Welsh lovespoons ornately carved spoon traditionally made from a single piece of wood by young men, especially in wales, as a token for their sweethearts, to show their affection and intentions. We send all orders for lovespoons within 48 hours 2 working days. The folk craft of craving and giving lovespoons has been around in wales since the 17th century. As a result of each welsh love spoon being individually handmade it will have its own character and no two welsh love spoons will be exactly the same. The designs often include symbols like locks, keys, hearts, etc. To learn more about how to carve a love spoon or an eating spoon for your breakfast then my spoon carving dvd gives you all the instruction that you will need. Do a image search on welsh love spoons to see examples. The lovespoon workshop online welsh lovespoon shop. Full range of welsh love spoons celtic lovespoons from wales. Sailors would spend time at sea making these for their intended sweethearts, who was hopefully waiting patien tly for them on a far away shore.
Many different cultures have used wooden spoons for centuries. Offering the largest collection of traditional handcarved welsh love spoons. Welsh love spoons by adam king 43 melbourne road, high wycombe, bucks, hp 7he. Full range of welsh love spoons llwyau caru cadwyn welsh. Welsh love spoons the lovespoon gallery welsh lovespoon dw knot spdw4 size. May 23, 2019 new love spoon christening spoon and graduation spoon 1008.
Over the centuries, many more symbols and motifs have been added. Welsh love spoons, celtic knots, and contemporary favorites by shirley adler 2014, paperback, revised at the best online prices at ebay. The lovespoon centre is dedicated to offering a first class service, world wide. Welsh love spoon 7 brass spoon lucky love spoon welsh luck vintage spoon. The history of the welsh love spoon according to welsh folklore, these ornately carved spoons were traditionally made from a single piece of wood by young men as a love token for their sweethearts. Lovespoons can be used to record various special occasions, including engagements, anniversaries, weddings and births. Welsh love spoons, celtic knots and contemporary favorites 9781565232273 by adler, shirley and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Carving a love spoon, chain work ralph hentall youtube. Included in our design are double hearts representing a shared love, and two bells representing the couple together in harmony. On average more than of the time spent making a spoon is spent sanding, using three different grits of sandpaper. Click here for a closeup of the welsh love spoon click here for full sized pattern. Although it tends to focus on welsh love spoons, there is other information pertinent to regular spoon carving.
Carving love spoons is a welsh tradition that goes back to the 1500s. Representing true love, this beautiful welsh wooden lovespoon is the perfect token to present to your beloved. St dwynwens day on 25 jan a traditional welsh love spoon one day, i want to be able to learn how to carve like this welsh love spoon. As you all probably know by now, im from wales and in this small country theres an old tradition that involves love. Some of these welsh love spoons were quite intricate with stylised symbols such as a heart, an anchor, cross, a lock, a dragon, a vine or a keyhole. Young men would spend hours carving intricate designs into a wooden spoon in.
A lovespoon also makes the perfect house warming present. While there does appear to be a rather rich tradition of exchanging love spoons in welsh culture, their precise originwhy a spoon, for instanceremains uncertain. Personalized celtic lovespoon woodcarving illustrated. This was transformed in wales in victorian times at the same time as the advent of gift cards and love spoons became an item of commerce, produced for sale as a curio or memento. The design has been around probably several hundred years. In days gone by, welsh suitors used to give the girl of their choice a handmade wooden spoon as a token of their affection. The 17th century welsh tradition of carving lovespoons as tokens of affection and love continues in wales today here at the lovespoon workshop. Welsh love spoons pattern package download welsh love. Each welsh love spoon is totally hand carved by ken in wales, unlike many welsh love spoons on the market which are mass produced carbon copies. Welsh love spoons are a wonderful style of wood carving that began in the mid 1600s as a courtship gift. She would also look at the heart at the top, symbolizing true love. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. All you need to know about our range of welsh love spoons. The love spoon is normally decorated with various symbols of love and were traditionally intended to showcase the skills of the carver.
Were here to help you make that day even more special. The spoon is normally decorated with symbols of love, and was intended to reflect the skill of the carver. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Apr 14, 2018 the introduction of the welsh love spoon is not a farcry from the ancient, regional traditions. Unfollow welsh love spoon to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The book provides information on the welsh custom of carving a lovespoon, and what the carved symbols mean. Welsh love spoons are decoratively carved wooden spoons that are often presented as a gift of romantic intent.
This collection contains love spoons for all occasions with traditional and more contemporary designs. And if you want to show your sweetheart that you really love them, you dont get them chocolates or flowers or jewelry. Welsh lovespoon books welsh lovespoons welsh gifts huw. See below our full range of welsh love spoons perfect as wedding gifts, anniversary gifts, engagement gifts, valentines gifts, mothers day gifts, new birth gifts, birthday gifts, christening gifts, even christmas gifts or simply to say thank you. Eventually i will include patterns for carvers and some step by step ebooks for those wishing to do the carving of their own spoon but not the design. A spoon like this one was painstakingly carved usually by a young man and given to a young lady that he hoped to impress. There is a tradition in wales where men carve a wooden spoon for their sweetheart as a token of their love. This 20 page booklet on welsh lovespoons is beautifully illustrated with lots of coloured photographs.
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