Trauffer Cow 2 eating, Red Holstein

The Trauffer cow, a Red Holstein, lowers her head as she eats, as if she had found the most tender leaf among the flowers and pasture grass. Her red-and-white coat seems to reflect the tranquil rhythm of summer. Children lead her across pastures they’ve built themselves, place her among other animals, or let her rest in the barn. Perhaps she’s watching the sunrise over the mountains; perhaps she’s listening to the babbling of an imaginary stream. The cowbell rings softly—a familiar sound from the Alpine world. Trauffer crafts this figure from Swiss wood, thereby giving it a soul that feels warm and alive. Parents and educators appreciate that a figure like this encourages free storytelling and invites children to create their own stories. The cow can become part of small rituals, such as in the evening while tidying up or in the morning when new adventures begin. She evokes quiet mountain valleys where animals and people live in harmony. The Trauffer Cow 2 Eating Red Holstein leads children to moments when imagination and nature are right at their fingertips.