A Gathering of Spoons: The Design Gallery of the World's Most Stunning Wooden Art Spoons

Featuring more than 200 hand-carved art spoons, this collection is the definitive photographic record of the world s most brilliant and beautiful examples of art spoon design. Spoons are not just utilitarian tools but are also revered as powerful ceremonial and symbolic objects Showing how spoonmaking has been a respected craft and art form in many cultures for centuries, this work celebrates the resurgence of the art form in recent years. A fascinating visual record of great art in an unusual form, A Gathering of Spoons presents a dazzling variety of forms, materials, and carving techniques and showcases the finest work in spoonmaking from around the world, with each piece beautifully photographed to present its unique visual appeal.