Skep Beehive Traditional Medieval style, materials natural, straw, display inside or, use outdoors, gardens,beekeeping, history, nature
Skep Beehive Traditional Medieval style, materials natural, straw, display inside or, use outdoors, gardens,beekeeping, history, nature
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Handmade
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Materials: Straw, natural materials, natural
Straw bee-hive hand made in the traditional medieval domed shape using coiled 'lippi' work
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.
For Beekeepers, Gardner's and lovers of nature. Strong and long lasting inside out outdoors.
Size shown is approx 18 inches x 18 inches (46 cm x 46 cm) and 12 x 12 inches, many other sizes available.
Contemporary and traditional 'lippi' work baskets are available also, as are skep making kits and instruction booklets and, wicker/daub hives please ask for details.
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47 shop reviews
5 out of 5 stars
Jennifer Roberts Jul 13, 2019
My skep just arrived, it’s just so beautiful, thank you so much, such skill involved.
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Br0dette Mar 19, 2020
Absolutely wonderful, great service, and a beautiful new center piece for my Anglo Saxon beekeeping display
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Alex Harrison Nov 13, 2020
Lovely skep - I love the individuality of it and, as a bonus, it has a great smell! Good communications from the seller. Thank you.
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Isobel Apr 2, 2019
Thanks so much! Beautifully made skep, so happy with how it looks. Researching now how I'm going to swipe a swarm ;)
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