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Die selbstgebaute Grossrubatscher Familienkrippe mit den Mathias Krippenfiguren

The self-built Grossrubatsch family nativity sc...

Due to the close connection to the Val Gardena wood carving industry, the Grossrubatscher family has a number of very old and hand-carved nativity scenes in their collection. We would...

The self-built Grossrubatsch family nativity sc...

Due to the close connection to the Val Gardena wood carving industry, the Grossrubatscher family has a number of very old and hand-carved nativity scenes in their collection. We would...

Die Marienerscheinugen in Medugorje

The Marian apparitions in Medugorje

The fascination of Medjugorje: insight into the Marian apparitions Since the early 1980s, the small village of Medjugorje in Bosnia and Herzegovina has been a pilgrimage destination for believers from...

The Marian apparitions in Medugorje

The fascination of Medjugorje: insight into the Marian apparitions Since the early 1980s, the small village of Medjugorje in Bosnia and Herzegovina has been a pilgrimage destination for believers from...

Die barocke Rainellkrippe

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...

Die alpenländische Kostnerkrippe

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...

Ostern, die Zeit der Erneuerung, des Wachstums und der Freude

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...

Lebendige Tradition – die alpenländische Handwerkskunst

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...