The Kostner crib – Alpine tradition in detailed crib figures
The Kostner Nativity scene is one of the most famous collectible nativity scenes from the Val Gardena valley, impressing with its detailed nativity figures in the Alpine style. The nativity scene offers a wide selection of carefully crafted figures and is especially popular with collectors and lovers of traditional wood carvings. The figures are available in various sizes from 8 cm, 9.5 cm, 12 cm, 16 cm, 20 cm, and even 25 cm, allowing for the creation of individually designed nativity scenes.
Traditional wood carvings from the Val Gardena
The Val Gardena Valley, located in the heart of the Dolomites in South Tyrol, is world-renowned for its woodcarving tradition . High-quality Val Gardena wood carvings are created here, drawing on a long tradition and skillful craftsmanship. The wood carvings from this region, including the Kostner crib, are of excellent quality and reflect the Alpine lifestyle and regional culture.
Variety of nativity figures for the Kostner crib
The Kostner Nativity scene consists of more than just the classic Holy Family with the Christ Child, Mary, and Joseph. In addition to the main figures, there are a variety of wooden nativity figures : shepherds, children, and animals such as an ox and a donkey. These figures are designed in the typical style of the Alpine region and invite you to expand the nativity scene to your own liking. The figures of the Kostner Nativity scene come from Val Gardena woodcarvers and are crafted using the traditional craftsmanship of the Val Gardena valley.
The perfect addition to any Christmas decoration
A Kostner nativity scene adds a special touch to any Christmas decoration and offers a long-lasting, traditional alternative to industrially manufactured nativity figures. Wooden nativity figures from South Tyrol represent quality and attention to detail, evident in every single figure. The popular South Tyrolean nativity figures from the Kostner nativity scene are an ideal collector's item, whose high-quality craftsmanship will provide years of enjoyment.
Why choose a nativity scene from Val Gardena?
The figures from the Val Gardena wood carving workshop are robustly crafted and impress with their attention to detail. Our wood carving online shop offers a wide selection of sizes and figures, allowing collectors to expand their nativity scene each year and customize the scene. The wooden nativity figures from the Kostner crib are perfect for anyone who values quality and tradition.
Advantages of the Kostner crib
- Attention to detail : The figures are designed with great detail and offer high quality.
- Sustainability : Wood as a natural material gives the figures a long-lasting quality and emphasizes the connection to nature.
- South Tyrolean craftsmanship : Val Gardena carvings have a long tradition and stand for high-quality wooden products.
Where can you buy the Kostner crib and other wood carvings from the Val Gardena?
The Kostner Nativity figures are easily available through our wood carving online shop , where a wide selection of figures and sizes is available. For a special shopping experience during the Christmas season, you can also find the Grossrubatscher Brothers wood carving workshop in Val Gardena at the popular Christmas markets on Freyung and Spittelberg in Vienna. Visit us there to experience the Kostner Nativity and other South Tyrolean nativity figures up close!
