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Pema Kostner · Villagers & People

Laundress

No. 801025

Crafted by Pema Woodcarvings

Starting at $76.00

Made to order. We confirm availability with the studio before your card is charged.

Usually arrives two to five weeks after you order: one to three weeks for the studio to confirm, then about two weeks to ship.

SizePriceSKU
03.74" – 9.5 cm$76.00801025-9.5
04.72" – 12 cm$102.00801025-12
06.30" – 16 cm$160.00801025-16
Confirmed with the studio before paymentWe check availability with the studio after you order. Your card is saved but never charged until your pieces are confirmed, which usually takes one to three weeks. Pieces are not returnable.

The Laundress figure from the Pema Kostner collection by Pema Woodcarvings represents a woman engaged in traditional laundry work. This hand-carved wooden figure is hand-painted and part of a small-scale nativity line from Val Gardena, Italy.

The Laundress is a finely detailed wooden figure carved and hand-painted by Pema Woodcarvings, a renowned studio from Val Gardena, Italy. It belongs to the Pema Kostner collection, which features small nativity figures up to 16 cm tall. This figure captures a woman at work, kneeling before a washboard and tub, dressed in period-appropriate clothing with a brown apron and white blouse.

Carved from wood and hand-painted with natural tones, the figure reflects the traditional craftsmanship of the region. The Pema Kostner line is known for its delicate carving and careful finishing, making it a collectible piece for nativity enthusiasts. The figure’s size ranges from 9.5 to 16 cm, fitting well into indoor nativity scenes and complementing other figures from the same collection.

Selected and shipped by Navidad Nativities, this Laundress figure exemplifies the heritage and artistry of Italian nativity sets, offering a charming representation of everyday life alongside the sacred nativity characters.

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