Steinbach was a famous architect and built the muenster dome in strasbourg france during the th century. The beautiful nutcrackers that are so highly popular are displayed in many homes throughout the world. Preserving and supporting traditional german craftsmanship since 1977, kathe wohlfahrt offers its exclusive products to north american audiences. Family members worked as judges, merchants, and architects. The majority of the nutcrackers belong to the christmas season.
Steinbach nutcrackers have been in production for centuries. Your one stop german source little germany if we should not have your looked for item in stock we are trying to get it for you. Here are 5 reasons why you too should buy a german nutcracker. Steinbach was a famous architect and built the muenster dome in.
Typical motifs are state authorities like kings, soldiers and policemen. The quintessential icon of christmas, the nutcracker dates back to the early 18th century. Woodcarving usually provided the only income for the people. See who you know at kathe wohlfahrt of america, leverage your professional network, and get hired.
Minneapolis theater is part of the theatreland ltd collection. Especially kings, soldiers and gendarmes are often used as a model. Today, nutcrackers are a christmas tradition across the world and many love to collect different styles. Nutcracker collection welcome to my nutcracker collection. Carved in various cottage industries in the erzgebirge mountain community of seiffen germany, these mini nutcrackers will delight all who see them. Originally from austria, the steinbach family history dates back to the th century. Other groups are part of easter, 4th of july, halloween and thanksgiving themes. We are offering christmas tree ornaments, nutcrackers, schwibbogen, incense smokers and pyramids as well as gifts for all occasions and collectors products. Since 2001 there is a christmas specialist shop in minnesota. Every family should have at least one handcrafted traditional german nutcracker. Simply steinbach christmas nutcracker german nutcrackers. I have built this collection over the past 15 years. German nutcrackers from the erzgebirge region of germany are sought by collectors all over the world. 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.
Our nutcrackers are hand made in germany, as they have been since the 1800s. Steinbach nutcrackers, marienberg, sachsen, germany. Aug 27 audition nutcracker 2016 stillwater, mn patch. The stillwater nutcracker is a familyfriendly version, choreographed to the music of tchaikovsky, and follows the traditional storyline of the young girl named clara and her christmas dream. You will find a wide range of traditional german christmas decoration. As a very special gift we recommend steinbach nutcrackers limited editions, kwo mozart orchestra, schwibbogen dresdner frauenkirche and christmas pyramids with. A daytrip to this minnesota river town with oldfash. Croix ballets annual nutcracker, directed by susan hovey, will be held at stillwater area high school on thanksgiving weekend november 28th, 29th and 30th. Our steinbach and christian ulbricht nutcrackers are timeless treasures perfect for a gift or to add to your home or collection. German nutcrackers authentic nutcrackers from germany. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Unique collection of nutcrackers, incense smokers, cuckoo clocks, steins, ornaments, nativites and linens. Here, as well as the wellknown traditional christmas decorations from germany, you will also find german souvenirs and bavarian gift items.
The erzgebirgepalace offers the complete world of the german erzgebirge folkart to collectors and enthusiasts of traditional wooden gifts and woodcarving decorations made in germany. Steinbach nutcrackers the steinbach family, the german erzgebirge and the steinbach nutcrackers the steinbach family. Nutcrackers the quintessential icon of christmas, the nutcracker dates back to the early 18th century. Visit us in stillwater, or contact us at the address and phone numbers below. However, it also gained in popularity in the 1950s. German traditional gifts handmade wooden art from the erzgebirge in germany. The stillwater nutcracker, now in its 29th year, is a familyfriendly version, choreographed to the music of tchaikovsky, and follows the traditional story line of the young girl named clara and her christmas dream.
Often the nutcracker is the image of authorities from the past. Established in 2003, theatreland offers the largest individual collection of websites providing complete, impartial guides to all the theatrical, musical and performance arts events and venues in the worlds greatest theatre cities, from new yorks broadway to londons west end and from the showrooms of las vegas to. Our version includes a live narration and the exuberant dancing of children from the age of five through professional level dancers who grace the show. Authentic german christmas nutcrackers erzgebirge palace. Not being bound by tradition and rules, these jolly character nutcrackers are both fun and winsome and the handwork is superb. The name steinbach is recognized all over the world for the unique design of their wood carved steinbach nutcracker masterpieces. Build your familys traditions with that perfect one today. Academy of russian ballet, 14675 martin drive, eden prairie, mn, 55344 more info.
Carrying on the tradition of their german predecessors with their holzknackl nutcrackers, kathe wohlfahrt artists painstakingly create stunning pieces by hand, creating christmas heirlooms for your home. The magical place in minnesota where its christmas yearround. They look great, each with their own uniquely deisgned suits and hats. Steinbach nutcrackers gift shop marienberg, sachsen. The size of these wooden german nutcrakers may be mini, but the craftsmenship is outstanding. Nutcracker cafe starbucks newest restaurant the nutcracker cafe is a full service restaurant that. For many of us, christmas is the best time of year. These traditional german nutcrackers were made in seiffen germany, in the erzgebirge mountains where the wooden nutcracker was first made back in 1872. The classical german erzgebirge nutcracker has a grim look and a big angry mouth. Its a time to take in beautiful holiday lights, cozy up to our favorite movies, and sing along to classic christmas songs.
Kathe wohlfahrt of america is the premiere source of highquality handcrafted german christmas items. The carving of german nutcrackers as well as of religious figures and of cribs developed as a cottage industry in forested rural areas of germany. Christmas haus, german christmas, nutcrackers, pyramids, smokers, german glass ornaments, paper mache and candy containers, erzgebirge wooden folk art, miniatures, music boxes, window and tree hangings, new oxford, lincoln highway, gettysburg, authentic german christmas, german heirlooms, german artisans, german craftspeople. Kathe wohlfahrt of america in stillwater is a company that specializes in gift, novelty, and souvenir. The production of true, authentic german nutcrackers is a rather long one, but the result is well worth the time. To be able to use steinbach german nutrackers official in full range, we recommend activating javascript in your browser. Choose a different manufacturer or show all products within this category.
Begun many years ago by herr christian steinbach the king of steinbach nutcrackers the tradition of creating fine, handcarved steinbach german nutcrackers is being continued by his daughter, karla steinbach. Originally from austria, the family, over the centuries, has been forced to relocate many times due to. Croix ballet last year after the retirement of founder karla sweeney, who stepped down due to a gallant 15year battle with. These german nutcrackers have real character and appeal. German nutcrackers by fuchtner company in seiffen germany.
Steinbach nutcracker german steinbach christmas nutcrackers. The frame workshop displays one of the largest selections of authentic german nutcrackers in wisconsin. To own a nutcracker is to own a piece of history and tradition that dates. Buy direct and safe steinbach nutcrackers from the original manufacturer in germany. You can buy the magical decorations of kathe wohlfahrt in america too. Many limited edition nutcrackers are available please see the product description for details. The most famous nutcracker carvings come from sonneberg in thuringia also a center of dollmaking and from the ore mountains. Steinbach was a very renowned architect and built the muenster of strasbourg in 1284. With more than 50 art, antiques and contemporary shops and a vibrant dining scene, downtown stillwater has plenty to offer for a day of leisure.
Let one of these great fellows make your holiday memories come alive today. Wilhelm fuchtner produced the first erzgebirge nutcracker of spruce in 1870. In legend, the nutcracker possessed miraculous powers, bringing good fortune and protection from evil spirits. The nutcracker was first developed around 1870 and is nowadays one of the most famous representatives of the erzgebirge. Stillwater nutcracker runs thanksgiving weekend at sahs. Family members worked as judges, merchants and architects. The german author jacob grimm 17851865 described nutcrackers as idols that are made to exorcize evil spirits. What would erzgebirge folkart be without its nutcrackers.