This hand-carved angel made of Swiss stone pine wood expressively reveals the gentle, gentle nature of the winged messenger from heaven. And so the angel stands for the light that Christmas brings to the world and for the hope that every birth brings with it.

The wooden angel figure stands there modestly, almost reverently. It is certainly the simplest representative of the Val Gardena woodcarving tradition - and yet it is made with the greatest craftsmanship. The master woodcarvers select different types of wood to work with the chisel. The wood grows in the local area and is processed in its natural state, with the wooden surfaces carefully sanded smooth and polished. As soon as an angel figure has been carved out of the wood, the craftspeople use the chisel to work out the details, emphasizing the curve of the wings or the natural grain of the material. The basic shape of the figures is the same, the expression changes only with the color and tint of the wood.

Val Gardena in South Tyrol is famous for the intricate work of its wood carvers. A craft that began with the carving of simple wooden figures, dolls and toys has been practiced here for around 400 years. During the long winter months, the farmers in the valley were able to earn extra income for their farms in this way. Over time, sacred motifs were added, such as the detailed figures of saints that are still glazed with oil paint today.

The maker of our woodcarvings in Ortisei learned the craft of carving from his father, who was also a famous painter. In his workshop, he and his employees work exclusively with mountain wood from the surrounding area of the village - such as cherry and spruce, walnut, Swiss stone pine and maple - which is carefully selected and left to dry in the air for several years after the trunks have been cut before they can be sculpted and carved. All figures are created by hand according to our own designs and ideas.

Certain manufacturing steps are carried out by hand. Slight dimensional and color deviations may therefore occur.