Norwegian Hand-carved Wooden "Love Spoon" or Wedding Spoon weathered and various leaf and flower

and various leaf and flower forms

Toran stems from the Sanskrit word ‘Torana’ which loosely translates "to pass

this would be great on the table year round as well as on the sideboard filled with flowers

though it would also make a good serving bowl or catch-all

with a very kind and gentle little face to boot

Norwegian Hand-carved Wooden "Love Spoon" or Wedding Spoon weathered and various leaf and flowerThe tradition of carved wooden "Love spoons" apparently dates to mid 1600s, when they were made by young men as gifts for the objects of their affection in hopes of beginning a courtship. Often incredibly ornate, with whimsy type elements showing the prowess of their makers, they came to be carved throughout Europe in a variety of styles. This one, which I'd guess dates to the 1960s or so, was made in Hus Flid Norway (the original sticker is still on