ラブスプーンの紹介 (The Lovespoon) |
ラブスプーンとは!
英国ウエールズ地方の伝統工芸であるラブスプーン。現存する古いもので、作製された年代が判っているのは1667年製です。実際に彫られるようになったのは、少なくともバイキングがイギリスにやって来た、今から1200年前頃まで遡るとも言われています。−英国ウェールズ地方の伝統工芸− | The Welsh Lovespoon
The tradition in Wales of giving a gift of a carved wooden spoon to a loved one to symbolise affection has its roots in centuries past.In fact, the English expression to go "spooning" - is believed to have its origins in this ancient Welsh custom. It is thought that the Lovespoon represented an early type of engagement ring, or that the presentation and subsequent acceptance of the carved spoon confirmed the beginning of a serious courtship. Lovespoons can be elaborate or plain as there are no set rules on their design but it is now generally accepted that certain designs incorporate specific meanings. | ||||
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