History of Lovespoons: The Art and Traditions of a Romantic Craft (Fox Chapel Publishing) Comprehensive Guide to History, Artifacts, Symbol Significance, Spoon Detail, and More with 250 Color Photos - Softcover

David Western

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565236734 ISBN 13: 9781565236738

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

This book focuses on how the beautiful and unique tradition of lovespoons came into being and the significance of the symbols carved into almost every lovespoon handle. Filled with rich, vivid pictures of lovespoons from across Europe and Africa, along with historical facts and myths, this book is an excellent way to understand and appreciate this ancient romantic tradition.

About this title

Product Description:

Focuses on how the beautiful and unique tradition of lovespoons came into being and the significance of the symbols carved into almost every lovespoon handle. Filled pictures of lovespoons from across Europe and Africa, along with historical facts and myths, this book helps you understand and appreciate this ancient romantic tradition.

About the Author:

David Western was born in Cardiff, Wales and now resides in Victoria, B.C., Canada. He is a self taught carver and has degrees from the London College of Furniture and the University of British Columbia in cabinetmaking and advanced furniture design and education, respectively. David had a casual interest in Welsh lovespoons that quickly became a passion. He now teaches lovespoon carving at Camosun College in Victoria and carves lovespoons to order. Part of his deep understanding and love for the history of lovespoons comes from his own experience carving them for himself and for others.

About this edition

• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1565236734
• ISBN 13: 9781565236738
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112