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Bi-tomten
SEK 899
Hand-carved in Anundsjö, Sweden
Handcrafted Wooden Figures
Each figure is hand-carved here in Anundsjö – with patience, feeling and a large dose of heart. None is like the other – each figure carries its own story.
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Carved from linden
Soft, pale local wood – perfect for the finest details.
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Never two alike
Every figure exists in a single copy.
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Painted by hand
Every face and every stripe is a brushstroke by hand.
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Free shipping over SEK 500
Carefully packed and sent from Anundsjö.
The collection
One-of-a-kind figures, carved by hand
Every figure is an original with its own personality. Once it is sold, it is gone – for good.
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Järngänget
SEK 999
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Modo Beaver
SEK 350
Tomtar och gummor av olika slag
SEK 1,499
Snickaren Gunnar
SEK 420
Covid-doktor
SEK 450
The craft
From block to character
Everything is made by hand in the workshop in Bredbyn – from the first cut of the saw to the final brushstroke.
10 h Up to ten hours of work in every figure
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The wood
Linden from the area – local, sustainable and soft enough for the tiniest details.
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The carving
With a knife and patience the figure takes shape, cut by cut.
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The painting
Colours are applied by hand. No templates, no shortcuts.
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Home to you
The figure is carefully packed and shipped from Anundsjö.
The man behind the knife
About Emil
Det som började som en önskan att hitta en meningsfull hobby har vuxit till en sann passion. Strax före pandemin letade jag efter något att göra och hittade täljningen av en slump via ett videoklipp. Sedan dess har jag skapat över 250 unika trägubbar här från mitt hem i Bredbyn, Anundsjö. I mitt arbetsrum, med en verkstad på gården, förvandlar jag träbitar till livfulla karaktärer.
Jag täljer varje gubbe för hand ur lind, och hela processen från sågning och täljning till målning kan ta upp till tio timmar. Inspirationen får jag från allt möjligt – en promenad, mitt jobb eller något jag sett. Det har resulterat i en mångfald av figurer, från idrottare till traditionella tomtar, där varje skapelse är ett bevis på tålamod och kärlek till hantverket.
På mitt Instagramkonto, 'Emils trägubbar', delar jag med mig av mitt arbete till tusentals följare – det har blivit mitt ansikte utåt. Det är fantastiskt att se hur min passion har smittat av sig på mina barn, och min framtidsdröm är att en dag få lära ut konsten att tälja till andra och på så sätt föra detta underbara hantverk vidare.
— Emil Follow on Instagram
Special orders
Dreaming of a figure all your own?
A gift for someone you love, a figure that looks like your dog or a tribute to your favourite team – Emil happily takes special orders.
Questions & answers
Good to know
Can’t find your answer? Email Emil at emil.westman@telia.com.
emil.westman@telia.comHow long does delivery take?
Delivery takes 2-4 weeks. After you order, Emil will email you to confirm the delivery.
How much is shipping?
PostNord costs SEK 89 and is free on orders of at least SEK 500. DHL Express costs SEK 149. You can also pick up your figure in Bredbyn for free.
How do I pay?
You pay securely with PayPal at checkout. Your figures are reserved for you while you pay, so nobody else can buy them at the same time.
Is every figure really one of a kind?
Yes. Every figure is carved and painted by hand by Emil and exists in a single copy. Once it is sold, it disappears from the shop.
Can I order a figure of my own?
Absolutely! Emil happily takes special orders – a gift, a pet or a tribute to your favourite team. Email emil.westman@telia.com and describe what you have in mind.
How do I look after my figure?
Keep it indoors somewhere dry, ideally out of direct sunlight so the colours stay bright. Dust it with a soft brush or a dry cloth.
Follow the journey on Instagram
See new figures before they reach the shop, peek into the workshop and follow every figure from block to character.
Follow @emils_tragubbar