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Welsh Love Spoons

Jennifer Hawkyard

1 August 2019

New Creations

A Love Spoon in Progress - Phase 2

Jennifer Hawkyard

1 August 2019

New Creations

Last month we shared Rob Hopkins newest experiment with a two-chain Welsh Love Spoon, read on to see its latest development.

Jennifer Hawkyard

4 July 2019

New Creations

A Love Spoon in Progress - Phase 1

Jennifer Hawkyard

4 July 2019

New Creations

See how Rob Hopkins crafts a new two chain Welsh love spoon from one piece of wood.

Jennifer Hawkyard

16 February 2019

Meet the maker

The Making of a Hand-Carved Chain Link Welsh Lovespoon

Jennifer Hawkyard

16 February 2019

Meet the maker

The Making of a Hand-Carved Chain Link Welsh Lovespoon

Have you ever wondered how talented woodworker Rob Hopkins makes his stunning chain link love spoons? Today we share with you the lengthy process behind making one of these traditional Welsh gifts.

Origin is a co-operative of makers and artists from Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Swansea and Ceredigion with its shop based in the busy market town of Carmarthen. In the shop you will find a wide range of high quality handcrafted ceramics, glass, jewellery, metal, textiles, wood and cards as well as a wide range of original art work and prints.