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German Erzgebirge nutcrackers
German Erzgebirge nutcrackers made by Christian Ulbricht are characterized by their originality and quality. The German Erzgebirge region is known for products like incense smokers, schwibbogen, wooden...
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Christmas Pyramids of Erzgebirge
The Christmas pyramid is a decoration commonly used during the Christmas holidays in Germany and may even be an influence on the Christmas tree. It resembles a carousel and rotates with the aid of...
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Candle Arches
Before today’s candle arches, also known as Schwibbogen in German, there were the wrought iron candle arches, dating all the way back to 1726. The German name for candle arches, Schwibbogen, is derived...
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Steinbach Nutcrackers
There are many words to describe Steinbach nutcrackers, words like interesting, authentic, craftsmanship, handmade in Germany, hand painted, colorful, gift, beautiful, and original. But one of the...
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German Erzgebirge Nutcrackers
German Erzgebirge nutcrackers were handcrafted by miners who lost their jobs when gold and silver mines dried up in the German Erzgebirge Mountain Region in eastern Germany during the 15th to 17th...
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Decorative Christmas Nutcrackers
Nutcrackers are highly collectible. They are not just representing Christmas, they represent magic! Many people collect Christmas nutcrackers and proudly display them throughout the home. Each wooden...
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Nutcracker Figurines
If you’re a collector of nutcracker figurines or nutcracker dolls, you will love the great works of Steinbach. He is the greatest make of nutcracker figurines and nutcracker dolls. His creations are...
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German Nutcrackers
When one thinks of Germany, images of beautiful landscape, fairy-tale cottages and castles come to mind. What about the German nutcrackers? The German nutcrackers from the world-renowned ballet? The...
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Ore Mountains Folk Art – Nutcrackers
For almost one-hundred fifty years the artisans of the Ore Mountains in Eastern Germany have produced fine, decorative nutcrackers. These former miners developed the Erzgebirgische Volkskunst, which...
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Christmas Carousels – Pyramids
Christmas Carousels are a German tradition with roots in the Ore Mountains. Some believe these pyramid shaped Christmas Carousels, actually predate today’s popular Christmas tree. The Christmas...
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Happy Independence Day! Nutcracker Uncle Sam is now available
Just in time for Independence Day, we have a very special new addition in our shop: Nutcracker Uncle Sam combines the German Tradition of the craftsmanship of the Erzgebirge with the national pride of...
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New additions in 2013 – Gnome Striezel Girl and Striezelmännle natural
Although it is still warm and sunny, the traditional Erzgebirge-craftmanship producers have already introduced their new additions for the 2013 winter season. Two of those new additions are these two...
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Not only for Christmas – Tourist, Fisherman and Lavender-dwarf
It’s not only Christmas that provides inspiration for the original Erzgebirge smokers. With the Smoker Fisherman of Seiffener Volkskunst (22cm/9 inch) as well as the Lavender-dwarf by Seiffener...
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Incense Smoker Railroadman by Christian Ulbricht and Incense Smoker Wood...
A tribute to their own heritage is the Incese smoker Wood turner by Christian Ulbricht (11,5cm/4inch). Wood turner is a traditional craftsmanship in the woodworking industry and has therefore a long...
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Incense Smoker Saxophone Player by Christian Ulbricht and Incense Smoker...
There are also perfect original incense smokers from the Erzgebirge for the ones that are interested in the arts. A good atmosphere is ensured by the incense smoker Saxophone player by Christian...
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Good Luck – Smokers Lucky Pigs Chimney Sweep, Cook, Mushroom Man by Christian...
Everyone can use it once every while – Good Luck! Good Luck charms are therefore a very popular gift for the people you love. There have been many symbols throughout the years. In Germany, the pig is...
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Incense Smokers Farmer and Nightwatchman by Christian Ulbricht
Two professions which are in danger of extinction are honored this week by Christian Ulbricht incense smokers. They have been part of our society for centuries, but modern urban life pulled them out...
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Incense Smokers Gnome Bavarian and Biker by Christian Ulbricht
This weeks incense smokers could not be more different from each other: The smoker gnome Bavarian by Christian Ulbricht celebrates his very own regional tradition in a very rustic manner. The smoker...
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Nutcracker Gepetto and Father Time by Christian Ulbricht
Don’t we all remember the fantastic Pinocchio-Fairy tale from our childhood days? The story about a young, naughty little wooden puppet whose dream it is to become a real boy – and eventually becoming...
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Candle Arches The Mine by Michael Müller and Colonial Village by Müller...
An important part of a typical German Christmas decoration is the candle arch of the German ore mountains, the Erzgebirge. The candle arches (also called light arches) have their origin in the mining...
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