Welsh lovespoons Aberkenfig

Welsh lovespoons Aberkenfig

What are Welsh lovespoons? Not everyone has heard of Welsh lovespoons. As the name suggests, they are very well known in Wales, especially in Aberkenfig, and date back to the 17th century. Aberkenfig is a small Welsh village, in the borough county of Bridgend. Lovespoons are part of the Welsh Aberkenfig tradition, and heritage. They are not used as a functionable spoon nowadays. They are decorative. It is thought that the first lovespoon was created as a gift, to commemorate a marriage ceremony. It may have been developed from the `cawl spoon` used to eat the `Welsh broth`. Giving love spoons at weddings, and other important ceremonies became more and more popular. It became a symbol of love and affection. That is how the tradition of giving love spoons started. Spoons were originally carved from wood. The symbol of the Lovespoon today though is replicated in many forms. Some are designed with foliage and flowers, entwined around the handles of the Welsh lovespoons. Others such as in Aberkenfig are based more on Celtic designs.

The main reason for giving a lovespoon symbol nowadays, is to show someone you love, how you feel about them. Maybe a special moment shared together, that you never want to forget. Only the person giving, and the person receiving, will know what it signifies themselves. It is definitely a romantic gesture to give one of these lovely Welsh lovespoons in the form of jewellery.

Others collect Welsh lovespoons as a hobby. Selecting the various types and designs to complete their jewellery collections.

Where can you see examples of Welsh lovespoons? The Huw Thomas Gallery at Aberkenfig, has many examples of Welsh lovespoons in their jewellery collection online. You can see many different designs. You may find that missing one you need for your collection. The Huw Thomas Gallery wants everyone to be able to enjoy this Welsh classic too. They have ensured that a variety of beautiful Welsh lovespoons as pendant necklaces are available to the public to wear. They can be purchased online, from the Huw Thomas Gallery, Aberkenfig on their shopping website. The Huw Thomas Gallery Aberkenfig celebrates all that is Welsh.

Many are made from Silver or Marcasite, and encase a Garnet or Amethyst heart

Do you think this would be a good gift for some one you know? Perhaps someone who has fond memories of Wales and you. How would you feel receiving one of these Welsh lovespoons? I’m sure you would agree it would be a gift kept close to your heart, stirring fond memories.

Aberkenfig has always been proud of its Welsh heritage. What better place is there to source your choice, from the many Welsh lovespoons available. A real piece of authentic Welsh history from Aberkenfig. Choose the one you feel is the best for the recipient’s personality, or for yourself. Select it, for it to be put into the shopping basket, and then go through the checkout process. Then wait for your little bit of Wales to be delivered.