Handcrafted Wooden Stork Sculpture - 7-Inch Rustic Heron Wood Carving

The stork has long been cherished in Slavic folklore as a guardian of family happiness, a bringer of health, and a symbol of new life. This hand-carved wooden stork figurine is not just a decorative object—it’s a meaningful totem, embodying warmth, love for one’s home, and the blessings of a growing family.

A Slavic Symbol of Joy and Renewal

In the traditions of Belarusian Polesia, children would leave out a plate of cheese on the windowsill, hoping the stork would bring them a baby brother or sister. Stork nests were seen as sacred, believed to bring abundance and harmony to the home they were built above. This wooden stork figure draws from that same tradition—elegant, symbolic, and filled with quiet meaning.

Expertly carved from solid wood and finished in a warm brown tone, this figurine is a beautiful blend of craftsmanship and folklore. Its clean form and natural finish make it suitable for any style of interior, from rustic to minimalist. Whether you place it in a nursery, living room, or hallway, it brings a sense of peace, warmth, and rootedness.

The stork is more than a decorative piece. It’s a blessing, a protector of newborns, and a reminder of the power of home and family. It also makes a heartfelt gift for weddings, housewarmings, or expectant parents.

Each figurine is hand-carved by artisans at Brest Souvenir Factory, preserving the woodcarving traditions passed down since 1953. Slight variations in grain and carving detail are part of its unique charm.

Unique shape of the blank

Safe water-based paints and varnish

Made with love in Brest

Please yourself and your loved ones