Where are nutcrackers made in Germany?
Erzgebirge region
Traditional nutcrackers can be found all over Germany, but especially in the Erzgebirge region. Towns like Seiffen and Annaberg-Buchholz are full of authentic nutcrackers. If you are looking in other areas of Germany, Käthe Wohlfahrt stores are Christmas year-round and everything is made in Germany.
How much are German nutcrackers?
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Is The Nutcracker German or Russian?
The Nutcracker, Russian Shchelkunchik, ballet by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. The last of his three ballets, it was first performed in December 1892.
Why is Nutcracker associated with Christmas?
These regal little soldiers are nutcrackers, and they’ve become an iconic symbol of the Christmas season. According to German folklore, nutcrackers were given as keepsakes to bring good luck to families and protect the home. The carving of nutcrackers developed as a cottage industry in rural Germany.
Who are the makers of the German nutcrackers?
Ulbricht and Steinbach expanded their range of models from Kings, Soldiers and Policemen to more modern images of folklore and history. They started to craft nutcrackers not only with German characters but also with internationally known characters, focussing besides the German also on the US market.
How old is the father of the Erzgebirge Nutcracker?
About 120 work procedures were necessary to complete the ‘father’ of all Erzgebirge nutcrackers more than 140 years ago. He had a crown that reminded of a traditional miner’s hat and his uniform had little white dots and filigree ornaments. It was painted with bright colours (red, orange, blue and yellow).
What did fuechtner use to make the Nutcracker?
Some of the classical nutcrackers of today still have this typical look. Besides wood Fuechtner used rabbit skin for hair and beard and dough was used for feet and eyes. The work procedure for nutcrackers is still very close to the original Fuechtner nutcracker.
Is the work procedure for a Nutcracker still the same?
The work procedure for nutcrackers is still very close to the original Fuechtner nutcracker. Most Erzgebirge workshops use modern machines but pay great attention to traditional procedures. Even in Art and Literature nutcrackers were used as a theme.