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What would Erzgebirge folkart
be without its Nutknackers?
The Nutcracker was first developed around 1870 and is nowadays one of
the most famous representatives of the Erzgebirge. Often the Nutcracker
is the image of authorities from the past. Especially kings, soldiers
and gendarmes are often used as a model. At that time the population was
dependent on the benevolence of the authorities and tried to express
some protest by giving the Nutcrackers a grim look. His energetic face
makes him look very powerful.
The Nutcracker is usually standing on a base and is manufactured in over
100 work procedures generally from fir wood. The used colors are often
bright and shining.
Nutcrackers can be found on Christmas Markets and in stores around the
world. Since most Erzgebirge workshops produce Nutcrackers there are
hundreds of different models optainable. Besides the classic designs
there are a lot of modern designs available. Many of those we have
listed in our store. Our manufaturers Christian Ulbricht, Richard
Glässer Seiffen, KWO Olbernhau and Seiffener Volkskunst belong to the
most respected workshops in the German-Nutcracker-World.
Please take some time and find the most beautiful nutcracker for
yourself.
A great German Gift of lasting value - traditionally handcrafted with
skill and heart.
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