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The baroque Rainell nativity scene
The Rainell nativity scene is made in Val Gardena from sycamore maple wood, with linden wood being used for larger figures measuring 44 cm or more. The quality of the...
The baroque Rainell nativity scene
The Rainell nativity scene is made in Val Gardena from sycamore maple wood, with linden wood being used for larger figures measuring 44 cm or more. The quality of the...

The Alpine Kostner crib
The Kostner nativity scene is one of the largest and most remarkable nativity scenes of its kind, with over 120 different figures and animals in various sizes and designs. They...
The Alpine Kostner crib
The Kostner nativity scene is one of the largest and most remarkable nativity scenes of its kind, with over 120 different figures and animals in various sizes and designs. They...

Easter, the time of renewal, growth and joy
Easter is a time of renewal, growth and joy. In this blog article we will talk about the meaning of Easter, the customs and traditions, as well as the significance...
Easter, the time of renewal, growth and joy
Easter is a time of renewal, growth and joy. In this blog article we will talk about the meaning of Easter, the customs and traditions, as well as the significance...

Living tradition – Alpine craftsmanship
The Alpine region is known worldwide for its unique craftsmanship, which is often linked to nature and its elements. An outstanding example of this is wood carving, which has been...
Living tradition – Alpine craftsmanship
The Alpine region is known worldwide for its unique craftsmanship, which is often linked to nature and its elements. An outstanding example of this is wood carving, which has been...

Wooden Carved Knights: A Tribute to Holy Knight...
Holy Knights and their chivalric values have a long and fascinating history in the Christian tradition. Their bravery, devotion to faith and noble deeds remain admirable to this day. In...
Wooden Carved Knights: A Tribute to Holy Knight...
Holy Knights and their chivalric values have a long and fascinating history in the Christian tradition. Their bravery, devotion to faith and noble deeds remain admirable to this day. In...

Michael’s self-made Christmas crib: A “theatrum...
Like every year, Michael was looking for a new nativity figure for what he later told us was an extraordinary Christmas nativity scene, which not only artfully combines several types...
Michael’s self-made Christmas crib: A “theatrum...
Like every year, Michael was looking for a new nativity figure for what he later told us was an extraordinary Christmas nativity scene, which not only artfully combines several types...