Faces

Realistic woodcarvings capturing human expressions.

Cultural Stories

Group carvings that bring historical and cultural figures to life, telling stories through wood.

Heritage

Carvings inspired by cultural heritage, each piece reflecting a rich narrative and intricate craftsmanship.

Tevye stood as one of the most recognizable figures of Eastern European Jewish life, capturing the humor, hardship, and quiet resilience that shaped the shtetl. Through his constant wrestling with tradition, his devotion to family, and his attempts to make sense of a world changing faster than he could hold onto it, he became more than a character — he became a witness to an entire way of life. Tevye represented the dignity of ordinary people facing extraordinary pressures, the bittersweet memory of communities that once thrived, and the universal struggle to find balance, meaning, and hope. In many ways, he embodied the heart of the shtetl: humble, stubborn, tender, and profoundly human

Fiddler on the Roof

Gallery

Because carving is my way of listening. Because maybe, in a world that forgets too fast, a block of wood can still hold a soul.

woman wearing yellow long-sleeved dress under white clouds and blue sky during daytime

The detail in Tanner's carvings brought my grandfather's story to life beautifully.

M. Lee

Close-up photo of a wooden carving showing a weathered, realistic elderly man's face.
Close-up photo of a wooden carving showing a weathered, realistic elderly man's face.

Each figure feels like a piece of history, carved with care and deep respect.

J. Kim

Photo of a group of wooden carvings depicting cultural and historical figures in a storytelling arrangement.
Photo of a group of wooden carvings depicting cultural and historical figures in a storytelling arrangement.
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