Björn Köhler is a professional wood turner who learnt his trade from the bottom up. From the very beginning he was driven by the challenge of designing his own collection, combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. The breakthrough came in 1991 with his Christmas crib. Further figures followed. Conceived at the drawing table and refined over and over and again in countless sketches, the minimalistic expression of these figures conceals an immense charm.

The following success story is based on the quality of our manufactory. Our figures are still predominantly created by hand from the first sketch to the final touch – with dedicated employees, fresh ideas and of highly handcrafted quality. Both the unique design as well as care and development of traditional handicraft were awarded with many prizes the last years. For example, they won the design award of the association of craftmen from the Ore Mountains “Tradition und Form”.

The fantasy flourishes by curiosity and marvellous wooden figures are produced. No matter if funny Santa Clauses, Kobolds, Well-Wishers or the Crib figures – they all become a final figure through the work of many hands, handcrafted mastery and a great passion for detail. You actually can see it and feel it in your hand. With their modern design and typical handwriting, our small heroes differ from traditional handicraft from the Ore Mountains, but they’re still agreeable conventional.