Welsh Love Spoons

A Token of A Man’s Love for A Maiden

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During the cold winter evenings, before a warm glowing fire a young man would fashion a spoon for his beloved. It would say all the things in his heart…his hopes and dreams. Each symbol had a very special meaning to tell. Some spoons were very simple, while others took months to complete, but all were carved out of Love. Once completed, the young man would present his love spoon to the maiden of his dreams. If she accepted the gift, that was encouragement to start a courtship.

Authentic Welsh Love Spoon, hand crafted in Wales, are ideal gifts for those special times when one wants to convey a message of love…engagements, weddings and anniversaries.

The Language of the Love Spoon

The Heart…..Love
The Wheel….Industry “I will work for you”
The Bell….A Wedding or Marriage
The Shield…. Protection
Twisted Stem….Two Lives Entwined
Padlock & Keys….Security & Protection
Chain Links……Chained or Joined in Love
Ball & Cage….A Soul Imprisoned in Love’s Cage
Soul Marks...The Sanctity of the Union
Mini Spoons....Parent/Child

The Artists

Elwyn Hughes

These Love Spoons are made of mahogany and hand waxed to a medium brown color. Each beautiful spoon is hand carved and initialed by the artist. Mr. Hughes, noted carver and author, lives in the majestic mountains of Wales with his charming wife, Mair. His knowledge of love spoon design and his dedication to detail, make him one of the outstanding wood carvers in Wales today.

John Arnold

Each unique spoon is hand crafted of mahogany and polished to a dark waxed finish. This Collection is the result of a very talented family working together to preserve their rich heritage. John Arnold, his lovely wife Priscilla, and their son Phillip, an accomplished artist, work together to create these works of art. The Arnold family lives on the Southern Coast of Wales and they are considered the leading hand crafters of Love Spoons in Wales.

David Churm

David Churm is known to many for his Love Spoons displayed in Welsh Mesuems. His unique Parent/Child spoons are delightful gifts to commemorate every size family.

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