Welsh Love Spoon
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Owner:
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Infinity56
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Released:
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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Origin:
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Alberta, Canada
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Recently Spotted:
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In Skookum Lake
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Wales is the main destination for my Welsh Love Spoon travel bug. But until it reaches Wales, it can travel with anyone who has love in their heart !
Lovespoon carving is known to have existed in 17th century Wales, but it is believed that the custom originated even earlier. It began when young men, displaying their skill and devotion, would embellish common wooden cawl (soup) spoons with ornate designs as a way of impressing young ladies. The spoon would be presented to the lady as a gift and if accepted, courtship could begin in earnest.
The traditional lovespoon was always carved from a single piece of wood. It’s complexity of design and the large number of hours required to craft it were viewed both as a measure of a man’s strong feelings toward the young lady who would receive the spoon and as an indication of his skill and determination.
After nearly dying out at the end of the 19th century, the art has experienced a revival. Spoons are now given as tokens of affection on many special occasions.
Taken from: http://www.davidwesternlovespoons.com/History.htm
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