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Straw Bee Skep, Eco-friendly, Traditional straw Bee Hive, swarm skep, beekeeping

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Straw Bee Skep, Eco-friendly, Traditional straw Bee Hive, swarm skep, beekeeping

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This item is made-to-order and will be posted to you by Ecolistic Artworks within 21 days of receiving payment.

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Hello, I am Tina an eco-conscious artist. Welcome to my shop Ecolistic Artworks.
**Dates for Christmas orders**
* for LARGE WILlOW SCULPTURES such as deer and bee SKEPS order before - Friday 28th November
* for SMALL WILLOW SCULPTURES order before - Friday 5th December
* handmade GIFT CARDS listing always available just message me for details or, about anything else you would like to order.!
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Each item is lovingly designed and created by me.
Feel free to message me with requests for any changes to the items size, pose etc before you order. Other commissions, large and small made to order. I can also, take your idea, work it out through design and make it for you!
best wishes Tina

The ancient skill of 'lippi work', coiling straw to create a 'Bee-Skep' (traditional Bee-hive) dates back to Medieval times. The 'skep's were used to catch swarms and house bees.

The craft has been handed down to me from my father and is now a family legacy. The 'Skeps' can be either ornamental or practical. With or without holes for bees to travel in and out of.

Different styles and sizes of skeps available please ask for details. Contemporary and traditional 'lippi' work baskets are available also, please ask for details

This is a custom-made item and cannot be returned unless faulty.

Please note that if your order is being posted outside mainland UK, you (or the recipient) may have to pay customs or VAT charges and a handling fee. The seller is not responsible for any charges or fees that may incur.

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This beautiful Straw bee-hive, made in traditional medieval 'lippi' work has an entrance halfway down it for the bees.

Lovingly hand made in rural Wales with hard wearing British Straw durable and longlasting.

This traditional style hive can be used to house bees or, for display inside or outside.

Other sizes available (any size from 6 x 6 inch up to 24 x 24 inch) on request including swarm collecting skeps. Please message for further details

Size for this listing approx 35cms, 14 inches high and wide.

MADE TO ORDER on request choose sizes and decide if you would like a mid or floor based entrance or, none at all. I can also, supply you with images of your commissioned skep being made.

Swarm collecting skeps 14 x 9 inches also, available. Please ask.

As is wicker and wicker daubed skeps. Please view other listings for various styles in Eco-listics shop.

Message me for further information or, to discuss you very own commission.

Designed by Tina in South West Wales

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