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Word: lovespoon (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 2000-2009
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...Tired of tourist tat? Most vacation spots boast a local product that makes the perfect keepsake. Visitors to Portugal's Alentejo region can fly back with an Arraiolos carpet. Check out Tapetes de Arraiolos Califa (tel: [351-96] 5538829; www.freewebs.com/califa/). A Welsh lovespoon, a token of affection since the 17th century, can stir up holiday memories. Hand-carved by artisans such as Richard Downes (tel: [44- 1792] 369726; www.lovespoon.co.uk), the spoons use symbols to spell out sentiment. In Brussels, workshops like Louise Verschueren (tel: [32-53] 84 86 80; www.belgian-lace.com) produce handcrafted needle lace for anything from wedding veils...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Super Souvenirs | 7/25/2005 | See Source »

...restore your sense of wonder Tired of tourist tat? Most vacation spots boast a local product that makes the perfect keepsake. Visitors to Portugal 's Alentejo region can fly back with an Arraiolos carpet. Check out Tapetes de Arraiolos Califa (tel: [351-96] 5538829; www.freewebs.com/califa/). A Welsh lovespoon, a token of affection since the 17th century, can stir up holiday memories. Hand-carved by artisans such as Richard Downes (tel: [44- 1792] 369726; www. lovespoon.co.uk), the spoons use symbols to spell out sentiment. In Brussels, workshops like Louise Verschueren (tel: [32-53] 84 86 80; www.belgian-lace.com) produce handcrafted needle...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Super Souvenirs | 7/19/2005 | See Source »

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