Hand carved Celtic Love spoons
What is a love spoon
A love spoon is a decorated wooden spoon.
The custom of giving love spoons carved by a young man and presented to his sweetheart as a token of his affection and/or betrothal originated in Wales during the 17th century. The earliest known love spoon dates from 1667 and is part of a collection at the Museum of Welsh Life in St. Fagans near Cardiff. Today, the custom has expanded to also be a gift of friendship.
Steve's Love spoons
Steve's love spoons are carved from wood that has been exposed to the Welsh elements and allowed to spalt This gives the wood distinctive black lines.
Love spoon Meanings
Anchor: Intention to settle down with a person
Balls in cage: Indicates number of children or captured love
Bells: Wedding, anniversary or engagement
Birds: Couple in love
Celtic Knotwork: Indicates everlasting love
Chains: The couple will be linked together forever
Cross: The Christian faith
Diamond: Good fortune
Double spoon: Together forever
Dragon: Welsh patriotism; strength; protection
Feathers: A symbol of
Flowers: Our love will grow stronger each year
Heart(s): Love
Heart-shaped spoon: A life of happiness
Horseshoe: Good luck
Lock: You have the key to my heart
Twisted Stem: Two people together
Wheel: I will work for you