Decorative Handmade Maple Wood Spinning Top Val Gardena 8 cm

€4,90

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Natural maple wood

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Essential design

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Artisan turning

The Dolfi Spinning Top Ornament embodies the essence of Val Gardena craftsmanship, combining minimalist design with the intrinsic elegance of natural wood. This hanging sculpture, though stylized, captures the softness of the turned shapes typical of ancient wooden spinning tops, transforming them into a refined decorative element.

Each piece is masterfully crafted, enhancing the perfect symmetry of the fluidly following curves: from the small spherical knob to the rounded tip. The wood chosen for this 8 cm size is maple wood, renowned for its fine grain and light, luminous color, which gives the object a pristine and smooth appearance.

The finish is left completely natural, without treatments or coloring, allowing the purity of the material to shine through. A thin golden cord completes its look, making this spinning top a precious detail for Christmas decorations, for the home, or as a small, but significant, handmade gift.

This stylized ornament, while having no religious iconographic meaning, draws inspiration from the simplicity and harmony of classical forms, such as those of the ancient spinning top. In popular cultures, the spinning top is often a symbol of dynamism, play and the cyclical nature of life. Its pure turned geometry represents a return to the essential and to the most genuine craftsmanship, valuing the skill of the Val Gardena turner in creating beauty through perfect symmetry.

The art of woodturning has ancient roots in South Tyrol, alongside the more renowned figurative sculpture. Although Val Gardena is famous for its religious statues, the crafting of ornamental objects and toys, such as spinning tops, has always been a fundamental part of its artisan tradition. These objects were often created by sculptors during the winter months, or as an expression of technical mastery that required absolute precision. The shape of the spinning top, in particular, is a reminder of the simple and enduring games of the past, made entirely by hand and passed down from generation to generation.

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Delivery times:

Italy: 2-4 days
Europe: 3-7 days
Rest of the world: 7-15 days

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