I allow the hawthorn wood to dream its dream through me hawthorn is infused with a wealth of folklore myth and legend. Some of which is woven into the carvings that evolve from this beautiful wood. Hawthorn is predominantly grown as hedges or smallish bushy trees around the British isles so usually only comes in smaller sized timber. Hawthorn is gnarley, thorny and very dense with a fine grain that takes a lot of detail.
I love carving hawthorn. I feel utterly blessed to work with this tree. I love the folklore that saturates the wood the old tales of fairy folk living in and amidst the lone Hawthorn tree. The story of Merlin sleeping for eternity in a hawthorn tree. The use of hawthorn at Beltain in fertility rituals. These are stories weave themselves into the carving.
Hawthorn speaks to me as Iam carving through light cast as shadow, shapes that tell a story that Iam able to follow, creating a kind of dance with the wood. Sometimes the wood converses back with sweet smells.
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Hans on Nov 11, 2025
5 out of 5 starsA truly extraordinary work of art with a mystical soul. I simply can't stop looking at it ... Tach has a special flair for organic shapes, proportion and aesthetics. His creations transform any space into a fairy-tale world. I am very happy with my purchase and can only recommend everyone to bring such a creature into their home!
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Etsy buyer on May 31, 2025
5 out of 5 starswonderful work of art, been waiting a long time to get something from this artist and im over the moon with it, and the seller was such a lovely person, cant praise enough, thanks
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Erin on Feb 1, 2025
5 out of 5 starsThis piece is even more charming and delightful in person than I could have dreamed. It's so beautiful, full of character and whimsy, and brings me much joy.
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Emily on Dec 2, 2024
4 out of 5 starsShe is Lovely. Unfortunately the very beautiful photos shown in the listing did not show all sides of the sculpture and so I was surprised by the scars and holes in the wood on the hidden sides. I still think she is beautiful. Sent well packaged.
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Matt on Mar 28, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThis piece is amazing! Incredibly unique style, and feels like a cool little friend in my home! Beautiful work
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Etsy buyer on Mar 11, 2024
5 out of 5 starsbeautiful delicate piece of art delivered well-protected and in superb condition. thank you. it is a great treasure. 😊🙌❤️
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Kate on Mar 7, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThis is now the second piece we have purchased from Tach.Absolutely stunning pieces, amazing service, and super quick delivery. Highly recommend!!
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