In 1958 in seiffen, germany, seiffener volkskunst was founded by several local craftsmen. Thereby for example the session information or language setting are stored on your computer. Mettenschichten im erzgebirge archives weihnachten im. Seiffener volkskunst incense smokers and nutcrackers have the traditional design that has made the erzgebirge region famous. Click on each image for a larger view and more information. Preis neu ab gebraucht ab gebundenes buch, august 2001 bitte wiederholen. The erzgebirge is part of the german state saxony and lies close to the border to the czech republic. Our typical german nutcrackers are handmade from wood and certificated.
The upper western part of the ore mountains, known in german as erzgebirge, belongs to the ore mountainsvogtland nature park. There are countless customs in the christmas land of the ore mountains. In manchen bergwerken kann eine solche mettenschicht heute miterlebt werden. The natives love to cultivate and maintain these customs, and especially around christmas they cherish to travel back in time a little. Historische mettenschicht unter tage, ehrenfriedersdorf im. The erzgebirge palace offers the complete world of the german erzgebirge folkart to collectors and enthusiasts of traditional wooden gifts and woodcarving decorations made in germany. What would erzgebirge folkart be without its nutcrackers. German christmas nutcrackers german christmas traditions. The ore mountains sparkle at christmas all media content.
Kathe wohlfahrt online shop nutcrackers erzgebirge. Erzgebirgepalace german nutcrackers, incense smokers. For other similarly named ranges, see ore mountains disambiguation. Petrus albinus used the name erzgebirge ore mountains for the first time in 1589, in his chronicle. For the last 50 years seiffener volkskunst has been producing high quality german erzgebirge collectibles. The highest elevation on the saxon side is the 1,215metrehigh fichtelberg, which was the highest mountain in east germany. Today, the border between germany and the czech republic runs just north of the main crest of the mountain range. Our full catalog of nutcrackers, smokers, and pyramids can be found here. Discover the diversity of erzgebirgische volkskunst from germany and decorate your home with traditional christmas and easter decoration from seiffen, olbernhau or grunhainichen. German erzgebirge miner nutcracker ncd0x009 christkindlmarkt. This nutcracker shows a traditional saxon ore miner in his dress uniform. Historische mettenschicht unter tage metten schicht in ehrenfriedersdorf. Brighten the holidays with nutcrackers from seiffener volkskunst, one of the finest manufacturers in the erzgebirge.
Loaded with detail, this genuine erzgebirge nutcracker was made in the village of seiffen at the richard glasser factory. The nutcracker was first developed around 1870 and is nowadays one of the most famous representatives of the erzgebirge. Mettenschicht im fortuna stolln deutschneudorf im jahr 2005. It was also a miners event the traditional last shift before christmas called mettenschicht where a candle arch made its first public. Erzgebirge, erzgebirge nutcrackers replacements, ltd. The classical german erzgebirge nutcracker has a grim look and a big angry mouth. The eastern part, called the eastern ore mountains osterzgebirge, is a protected landscape.
The ore mountains contain about thirty summits with a height over 1,000 m above sea level nn, but not all are clearly defined mountains. Mettenschichten mettenschicht termine aus ganz deutschland. German erzgebirge nutcrackers made by christian ulbricht are characterized by their originality and quality. The mettenschicht a true miners christmas celebration the last shift underground before christmas and the miners celebration of the end of the year is still celebrated today in almost all of the regions more than 20 show mines and in many towns and villages, usually with hearty miners music, speckfettbemm sandwiches and mulled wine. Mettenschichten im erzgebirge deutsch gebundenes buch august 2001. Nutcrackers traditional german christmas decoration. Jan 01, 20 weihnachten im erzgebirge created with magix video deluxe 20 plus. Original nutcrackers from the erzgebirge in germany are a traditional german christmas decoration. Christian ulbricht nutcrackers the ulbricht family history nutcrackers and smokers have a romantic history. V there are countless customs in the christmas land of the ore mountains. Christian ulbricht nutcrackers the ulbricht family history. Wood turned on lathes that can be traced back to the small german mining town of seiffen, in the mountains of the erzgebirge around the czechoslovakian border. Mettenschichten im erzgebirge erzgebirgepalast blog. Often the nutcracker is the image of authorities from the past.
The old cathedral holds one of the worlds best organs. Ringo is the pyramid maker who was interviewed by martha stewart during her christmas special in 2001. Travel the ore mountains sparkle at christmas in the ore mountains, or erzgebirge, of germany, christmas is celebrated as a festival of lights. Erzgebirgskunstshop erzgebirgische volkskunst smokers, nutcrackers, pyramids, christmas arcs, flower children, angels and many more for christmas decoration. Further small areas are nature reserves and natural monuments, and are protected by the state. Directly manufactured in the german erzgebirge, hand painted winter children market booth gingerbread house 10cm 4inch erzgebirge. This miner is dressed in his formal finery with black and red tunic and his white britches, both traditional and wonderful.
Wie so vieles im erzgebirge hat sie ihren ursprung im bergbau. A 14inch large nutcracker is traditionally produced in about operations and can contain up to 60 individual parts. As a very special gift we recommend steinbach nutcrackers limited editions, kwo mozart orchestra, schwibbogen dresdner frauenkirche and christmas pyramids with. Besides the famous nutcracker the erzgebirge is also known for wooden christmas pyramids, incense smokers and schwibbogen light arches. Typical motifs are state authorities like kings, soldiers and policemen. Richard glasser nutcrackers made in seiffen, germany. Great website great product unbelievably fast delivery time john pa.
Keilberg, at 1,244 metres, in the bohemian part of the range. Mettenschichten im advent 2020termine ab sofort buchbar. German christmas pyramid christmas story, height 58 cm 23 inch, natural, original erzgebirge by mueller seiffen learn more by visiting the image link. We have been collecting them for 20 years and will be adding photos and descriptions of our collection to this website. German pyramids made in the erzgebirge region of former east germany are hand crafted by kwo, richard glasser, muller, flath and ulbricht. Weihnachten im erzgebirge xm 215 german language, mit carolin reiber ca. It is the name given to the last shift worked before christmas, which ends early with a celebration and meal.
It made the horseman nutcracker on his horse popular in all of germany. Shipping charges may apply all sizes in inches are approximate. Every nutcracker we carry is a real german nutcracker from erzgebirge by chrrisian ulbricht or steinbach. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Mettenschichten im advent 2020 termine ab sofort buchbar. The highest elevation on the saxon side is the 1,215 metre high fichtelberg which was the highest mountain in east germany. Nutcrackers free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
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Keilberg at 1,244 metres in the bohemian part of the range. Watch master craftsmen at work, learn the wood turning techniques, painting of the figures and carving of the wood chip trees. Buy erzgebirgische volkskunst seiffen santa father christmas decorates the tree large nutcracker germany. The german author jacob grimm 17851865 described nutcrackers as idols that are made to exorcize evil spirits. Mettenschichten im besucherbergwerk markus semmler in. Craftsmen in the erzgebirge have been making nutcrackers, smokers, carousels, christmas ornaments, and other handcrafts for more than 200 years. The history of decorative nutcrackers goes back to the 17th century. We have only the highest quality german nutcrackers for sale. This badge was immensely successful and sold over 12 million times. Made in germany by kleinkunst as dem erzgebirge muller gmbh 9 inches 23,0 cm 2008 introduction. Authentic german christmas nutcrackers erzgebirge palace. Erzgebirgische the erzgebirge is a low mountain range in the province of saxony, germany. Especially kings, soldiers and gendarmes are often used as a model.
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