Pema Woodcarvings

The roots of PEMA date back to the nineteenth century with two masters of sculpture and painting. At that time, the sculptor Johann Dominik Mahlknecht (1793-1876) became one of the most important carvers in Val Gardena, while Luis Mahlknecht (Bera Luis da Rainell, 1910-2000) later revolutionized the woodcarving-painting technique when he first used oil colors to decorate the figurines.

Being aware of the long woodcarving tradition in Val Gardena, the goal of the company was to create a workshop which was not merely a working space, but a dynamic atelier of ideas, where imagination combined with vision to manifest a wide range of the highest quality, most innovative woodcarvings. They owe the success of their projects to the long tradition that has shaped and inspired their artistans over a very long period of time.

They have always been guided by one important principle: to carve contemporary (profane and sacred) works of art that can respond to the passions and appreciation of all woodcarving enthusiasts. They strive to create innovative art pieces without ever forgetting their roots and traditions. Their products are characterized by the highest quality of materials and the greatest attention to the smallest details. Combining tradition and innovation, they consistently and proudly produce sculptures that are world-famous and distinctively unique, and coveted by collectors.