Jewellery is a timeless gift choice, particularly if it has an authentic link to the heritage of the country, such as a silver love spoon pendant or earrings.
Jewellery is a timeless gift choice, particularly if it has an authentic link to the heritage of the country, such as a silver love spoon pendant or earrings.
Mother’s Day falls on 10 March this year, so it’s time to start planning how you will celebrate this special day with your mum or mother-figure in your life.
Whether you are heading to a British destination or somewhere further afield, it is a lovely idea to bring back a memento to remind ourselves of our holiday.
Every country has their own set of traditions, and the same is true for the Welsh. Here we list some of the most popular customs we love to preserve in Wales.
Flowers are a common and popular symbol carved into welsh love spoons, with different flowers often representing very different aspects of love.
Wales has many great folk tales, but perhaps few are more evocative than the tale of Gelert, the faithful and heroic hound that died an undeserved death. The story goes as follows: Gelert was owned by Llywelyn, the 13th century prince of Gwynedd, and was guarding the...
Whether you are buying for Valentine’s Day or any other special occasion, there are few gifts as meaningful and unique as handcrafted ones.
When it comes to learning about Welsh history and culture, Snowdonia is a great place to go. Whether it is the fact that Welsh is widely spoken there, the presence of so many castles (albeit mainly built by the English) and numerous folk tales such as the tragedy of...
There are various versions of this ancient tale, which has been passed down through thousands of years of Celtic oral storytelling tradition.
We’re always delighted to see people all over the world celebrating the skill of making Welsh love spoons, such as the Wisconsin River Woodcarvers Show, which will return for its 20th year.
Welsh literary culture is celebrated for its mediaeval myths and legends, such as the tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
The tradition of the love spoon has several different origins, from Norway to Wales, and has endured through generations of skilled traditional craftsmen.
Members of the Whitland Women’s Institute (WI) recently celebrated the organisation’s 100th birthday, complete with a garden party, Calendar Girls-themed cake, and Welsh love spoons, making a celebration worthy of a centenary celebration.
The Welsh are a wonderfully romantic race of people and, as you may already know, we have all sorts of beautiful traditions when it comes to matters of the heart.
A beautiful example of artisanal crafting, the love spoon has a long history that spans across Welsh folklore and survives to this day in the capable hands of the country’s best wood crafters.