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Nativity Candle Holder: Sacred Scene Carved on Natural Wooden Tree Trunk

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Nativity Candle Holder: Sacred Scene Carved on Natural Wooden Tree Trunk

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Description

A masterpiece of fusion between the most genuine nature and sacred art, this Dolfi candle holder captures the spiritual essence of Christmas. Crafted from an authentic segment of natural wood tree trunk, each piece retains the rustic texture and unique tones of the outer bark (measuring 13 cm), ensuring a unique decorative item.

Inside, through an elegant circular opening, artisanal magic is revealed: a finely carved Nativity scene. The stylized silhouettes of Mary, Joseph, and the Baby Jesus are outlined with pinpoint precision on light, polished wood, illuminated by a warm, soft light emanating from the heart of the trunk. The refined carving includes the luminous Star of Bethlehem, stylized pines, and a mountain landscape, creating an emotional visual contrast between the raw exterior and the sacred interior.

This decorative object, which combines the simplicity of the wooden trunk with devotion, is not just a candle holder, but an authentic symbol of light and spirituality created by the artisanal mastery of Val Gardena.

Detail & Meaning
Il design di questo portacandele esalta l'iconografia essenziale della Natività, concentrandosi sul momento sacro della nascita. Le figure stilizzate di Maria e Giuseppe in adorazione del Bambino Gesù incarnano l'umiltà e la devozione, richiamando il messaggio cristiano di semplicità e speranza. La presenza della Stella Cometa, con la sua coda luminosa, non è solo un dettaglio artistico ma il simbolo teologico della Rivelazione, la luce che guida i popoli. L'ambientazione rustica e montanara (alberi, colline), incastonata nel <strong>tronco d'albero</strong>, riconnette la Sacra Famiglia alla purezza della natura, richiamando l'ambientazione presepiale della stalla e il profondo legame della tradizione altoatesina con i suoi boschi.
Story
La tradizione di rappresentare la Natività affonda le radici nel presepe di San Francesco d'Assisi del 1223, una pratica che si è evoluta nei secoli in forme d'arte diverse. Questo pezzo, pur moderno nello stile, si inserisce nella secolare arte dell'intaglio della Val Gardena, Dolomiti. La Val Gardena è rinomata dal XVII secolo per la maestria dei suoi scultori, capaci di trasformare il legno, materiale abbondante, in oggetti di profonda spiritualità. L'uso del <strong>tronco d'albero</strong> in questo design specifico celebra anche il legame indissolubile tra l'artigianato altoatesino e il suo paesaggio boschivo, unendo la storia religiosa con l'identità territoriale.
Shipping & Returns

Free shipping in Europe over €79

Delivery times:

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

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Tracking included - you will receive the number to track your shipment.

Costs calculated automatically at checkout based on weight and destination.

You can return the product within 14 days of receipt if you do not like it with 100% refund

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  • The piece must be in the same condition as when you received it
  • Original packaging
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Every piece is unique 100% Made in Italy 4.8/5 Reviews from happy customers
Every piece is unique 100% Made in Italy 4.8/5 Reviews from happy customers
Every piece is unique 100% Made in Italy 4.8/5 Reviews from happy customers
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