The spoons are made of linden tree.

The stork is a symbol of luck.

In our folk tradition they used to say that when a stork in making her nest on a house, that house will be protected from fire, water and thieves.

Made by hand in Transylvania

The snake is a power symbol but in the same time known as the protector spirit of the house, or “the one who defends the citadel’s gates”

Also the flag of the Dacian people used to be represented by a snake (or dragon). It’s head was made with iron, and the rest was made of leather. This way, when the wind was blowing in the dragon’s mouth, it would sound like a wolf howling. That would discourage the enemy, and scare the horses that weren’t used to the sound.

Decorative spoon made of linden wood.

Made by hand in Transylvania

This is the maternity spoon with the mother feeding the child. The crown represents the family unity kept by mothers. Decorative spoon made of linden wood.

Made by hand in Transylvania

The owl is the symbol of wisdom because she can see where people are not able to see.

In the lower part of the spoon you can find the water symbol, and the diamond shapes represent the earth or fertility.

In the old times, at the beginning of spring, people used to celebrate “Dragobetele” (Lovers’ Day, the “Engagement of the Birds”, the Wedding of All Animals - similar to Valentine’s day).

So, on Dragobete day, young women and men meet to ensure that their love will last the entire year, like the birds who get “engaged” on this day.

It is the moment when the nature renews itself, birds build their nests, and people, especially the young, harmonise with nature.

The Rooster is a symbol of hope because he announces every new sunrise.

Spoon made of linden wood.

The bird is happy about the coming of spring, when nature rejuvenates, and she reveals her feathers in all it's beauty, looking for her soul mate.

In her euphoria and innocence, she forgets about the evil that stalks her.

Made by hand in Transylvania.

In the old times, at the beginning of spring, people used to celebrate “Dragobetele” (Lovers’ Day, the “Engagement of the Birds”, the Wedding of All Animals - similar to Valentine’s day).

So, on Dragobete day, young women and men meet to ensure that their love will last the entire year, like the birds who get “engaged” on this day.

It is the moment when the nature renews itself, birds build their nests, and people, especially the young, harmonise with nature.

Made by hand in Transylvania

Maramures is a region in Romania. The spoons the are mostly with solar symbols.

Made by hand in Transylvania