The secret of the old Körberkunst: an 87-year-old at work!

The secret of the old Körberkunst: an 87-year-old at work!

In the small workshop of Peter Wahler in Dölach, Hopfgarten in the Defereggental, you can literally feel the tradition: the scent of freshly planed wood and beeswax highlights the atmosphere. The crackling fire in the tiled stove and the sight of a black and white spotted cat, which has made itself comfortable on a bunch of sawdust, let the time stand still. Here, in this nostalgic environment, there is no standstill, because Peters skillful hands are constantly on the move. For many years he has committed himself to the old craft of "Körberns", which he learned from his ancestors. This art, humpback baskets and now less complex bread baskets are not to be forgotten, as Dolomitenstadt reports.

In winter, when the days are getting shorter and the temperatures sink, the preparation time for the basket begins. Peter collects hazelnut sticks, which must be cut at the appropriate time in order to obtain the best materials for the production of its baskets. The floors of the baskets are cut out of ash wood while the plug -in rails are planed by hand. This detailed manual work requires skill and dedication, which ensures the quality of the products. In addition, the importance of natural materials, such as the use of beeswax in other craft areas, becomes clear, which is also discussed on the platform of Bienenwachswerkstatt Kezt.de.

The art of the grain and its meaning

Peter Wahler not only contributes to the preservation of an old craft, but also shows how traditional techniques and materials can be integrated into the modern world. The production of craft products, be it by using different woods or beeswax for candles and cosmetics, remains an important cultural aspect that enriches and combines, as is highlighted on the beeswax workshop. Thus, both the old art of the basket and the use of high -quality, natural materials as a form of appreciation for tradition and the craft is visible today.