The history of oak and the magic of working with wood

Trees are poems written by the earth. They tell secrets and sing songs in a lost language, while their life is so mysterious and full of beauty. Nowadays we live in a time that is so different from how people used to live. Mother nature has been our source of inspiration for ages, but suddenly we found ourselves in an artificial world, separated from nature. My work tries to return to it. It pays tribute to wood and forests, and respects traditional craft values. Always handmade.

Runes Fehu, Urzus bookmark

The primary material I use is oak. This tree is also called the king of trees. It was the most sacred tree of the Slavs but also all Indo-Europeans, represented in various mythologies throughout history. Our ancestors dedicated oak to the god Perun, who ruled the thunder. Druids, for example, held their sacred rituals in oak groves and ate acorns that fell from the trees in hope of seeing the future.

Sacred tree bookmark

However, with the dawn of modern times, we have forgotten the magic associated with oak wood which our ancestors strongly believed in, and we have lost respect for Mother Nature. My handcrafted products try to combine this ancient charm with the present time. They are burned with fire, leaving a unique ornament. History and the present, hand in hand.

Agate crystal bookmark

As you hold smooth oak wood in your hands you can feel the magic in it. It is a soothing sensation for all senses: smelling the wood, looking at the beautiful porous texture, running your fingers over its surface and feeling something akin to the ancient reverence in which our ancestors believed in. They thought that trees have souls and therefore were living beings. However, nowadays trees are often degraded into a source of raw material, but I try to breathe in new life to them by creating small works of art.

Star sign bookmark

I make original bookmarks in limited quantity, among them are pieces made from 150-year-old recycled oak wood. If you liked this blog, I would be very grateful if you would take a look at my works and leave a comment. Thank you! By buying my works, you support a small business and the big dreams of one artist.