Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains)

Our Translation:
Welcome to the wood carving shop of Björn Köhler and its sortiment of artistic wood creations. Among the sortiment, is the renowed series of nativity figures, available in two sizes (4.7 inches and 7.1 inches in height) in its natural wood color, but also in a fine color glaze.

The nativity figures facinate and please not only on account of the high artisan skills inherent in the product, the clean configuration, but also due to the silken surface which is pleasing to your touch.

The natural beauty of the materials, enhanced by the natural characteristics of the wood grain, provide a uniqueness to the various characters.

All our creations, including our nativity figures, are available only in annual limited quantities.

The original German version:

Willkommen im Sortiment der Eppendorfer Werkstatt von Björn Köhler

Dazu gehört natürlich die bekannte Serie der gedrechselten Krippefiguren, die es in zwei Größen (12 und 18 cm) und neben der Ausführung in natur auch mit einer feinen Farblasur gibt.

Dank der hohen, handwerklichen Fertigungsqualitaet faszinieren die Figuren durch ihre klare Gestalt und die handschmeichelnde, seidenmatte Oberflaeche.

Die natürliche Schönheit des Materials unterstuetzt durch seine ausdrucksvolle Maserung den unverwechselbaren Charakter der kleinen Unikate. Wie alle unsere figürlichen Kompositionen werden auch die Krippefiguren nur in einer jährlich limitierten Auflage gefertigt und sind deshalb nicht unbegrenzt lieferbar.

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Eva Beyer whose full corporate name is "Erzgebirgisches Kunsthandwerk - Eva Beyer", operates a small but sophisticated artisan workshop in Deutschneudorf, a small village outside of Seiffen.

We were impressed with the details and quality of workmanship in the product that we felt compelled to add this fine line of "Incense Smokers" to our line of products from the Erzgebirge.

We sincerely hope that you will share our enthusiasm. If not - take advantage of our guarantee!

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Johannes Heidrich operates a small but sophisticated artisan workshop in Deutschneudorf, a small village outside of Seiffen.

We were impressed with the details and quality of workmanship in the product that we felt compelled to add this fine line of Christmas Holiday Ornaments, Window Decor, and wood shaving trees and fir cones (Spanzapfen und Spanbaeume) to our line of products from the Erzgebirge.

We sincerely hope that you will share our enthusiasm. If not - take advantage of our guarantee!

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Richard Glässer GmbH Seiffen
In the year 2008 the Richard Glässer wood crafters looked back on 75 years of manufacturing and selling the typical wooden Christmas decoration from the Erzgebirge region.

Many of our handmade Christmas pyramids, music boxes, candle arches, smoking figures and nutcrackers have decorated the living rooms for many generations during the Christmas season in Germany and abroad. The traditional relation between our products and the development of our home, the Erzgebirge region, is carefully kept by our staff. Every day it is newly created by sensitive hands and bound to high-quality requirements.

It is very important to us to keep and continue with the typical craft techniques, e.g. turning and wood-shaving. Our company logo with the musician angel is the product seal attached to our products. It helps you with the decision-making and guarantees the originality. The images that follow and the PDF-catalogue, are designed to help you in making an informed buying decision.

We thank you for your visit and shopping this site!

Tradition from the Ore Mountains

The history of the Ore Mountains was largely shaped by the mining of its rich deposits of ore following the arrival of the first human settlements. The mining of ore became one of the main ways for people in the region to earn a living back in the 12th Century.

However, when the deposits of tin, silver and copper began to dwindle in the mid-17th Century and mining became increasingly insignificant, many miners were forced to turn their hand to activities like wood-carving and lathe work in order to make a living. Nevertheless their mining activities provided an endless source of subjects to be depicted in wood in the evenings. Typical varieties oflocal craftsmanship such äs creating wood-shaving trees made arts and crafts from the Ore Mountains worid-famous.

These traditional techniques and designs continue to be nurtured with great love and creativity.

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