The lovespoon is a traditional Welsh craft that dates back to the seventeenth century. Over generations, decorative carvings were added to the spoon and it lost its original practical use and became a treasured decorative item to be hung on a wall.

Welsh love spoons are decoratively carved wooden spoons that are often presented as a gift of romantic intent. The love spoon is normally decorated with various symbols of love and were traditionally intended to showcase the skills of the carver.

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The 17th century Welsh tradition of carving lovespoons as tokens of affection and love continues in Wales today here at The Lovespoon Workshop. Lovespoons can be used to record various special occasions, including engagements, anniversaries, weddings and births.

Perfect Gifts for Weddings, Anniversaries & Birthdays. Welsh love spoons are a historic art form that originated within Wales over 350 years ago. We have been crafting them in Wales from Welsh hardwood for over 35 years.

The heart is the universal symbol of love and is frequently seen on Welsh lovespoons. It is a sign of passion and strong emotion - surely signifying the carver's depth of feeling for his beloved. A lovespoon showing twin hearts might well indicate a mutual love between sender and recipient.

The custom of carving and giving Welsh Love Spoons originated in Wales hundreds of years ago. Some of the early love spoons can be seen on display at the Welsh Folk Museum in Cardiff. There is even one that dates back to 1667.

2023年2月13日 · The love spoon - simply a piece of wood carved into the shape of a spoon, often with symbols on it - began as a way for a young man to show his sweetheart how he felt.

A stained Welsh lovespoon produced by Paul Curtis in Wales. In more recent times, lovespoons are often given as a wedding favour, Valentine's Day gift, birthday present, Christmas present or just as a souvenir from a trip to Wales.

The Lovespoon Tradition In Wales we have this wonderful romantic tradition which is appreciated universally – we love to share it with you and the World. The custom of giving love spoons as a token of affection began in Wales in the 16th Century.