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Traditional beehive storage, Medieval straw skep, thrift, hobby, wedding

Traditional beehive storage, Medieval straw skep, thrift, hobby, wedding

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This medieval domed style shaped beehive is a useful storage container.
A beautiful historic beehive traditional design with a contemporary practical twist! A unique gift for history enthusiasts, nature lovers, makers, beekeepers and romantics, for keepsakes, craft items, sewing, etc or, a talking point for display. Made to order especially for you.

It has many uses and can be made to order in other various sizes also, different styles available to. Please message for further details.
It is made in one coil of straw making it vary solid.

The skep traditional given for a wedding present in the countryside for centuries. This essential gift supplied the new couple with food, pollination and useful wax for items such as candles. Straw was also recognised as being the traditional gift for a second wedding anniversary.

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A warm welcome to my shop. Last orders for Christmas 1st December I have a couple of slots left in the workshop for that special eco-conscious gift. Feel free to message me with requests for any changes to the items size, pose etc before you order. Or, order from the listing directly. Gift vouchers also available.

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As always respect for the natural environment is carefully considered throughout your order. From the materials, making to the creative packaging!
Tina - Ecolistic Artworks

The reason's below gave me the idea of a functional skep container to be used for keepsakes from a wedding, a box for 'thriftiness' along with hundreds of other uses.
For centuries the skep has been a sign of prosperity and thriftiness (Lloyds bank first symbol).
The skep also, was traditionally given for a wedding present in the countryside for centuries. This essential gift supplied the new couple with food, pollination and useful wax for items such as candles. Straw was also recognised as being the traditional gift for a second wedding anniversary.

This item will be posted to you by Ecolistic Artworks within 14 days of receiving payment.

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Designed by Tina in Carmarthenshire, Wales

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