Montage von Waldzwergen in der Seiffener Schauwerkstatt Die Schauwerkstatt der traditionellen Handwerkstechniken Seiffener Volkskunst eG, zeigt hautnah die handwerklich geprägte Herstellung von original erzgebirgischen Figuren wie Nussknacker, der lustigen und pfiffigen Kugelräucherfiguren, Räuchermänner u.v.a. Bei einem Besuch in der Schauwerkstatt taucht man ein in die einzigartige Welt der Kunsthandwer­ker und Spielzeughersteller und erlebt die aufwendige handwerkliche Fer­tigung hautnah mit. Die Handwerker montieren und bemalen jedoch nicht nur die Figuren. Auch die traditionellen Spanbäume werden heir gestochen. Es gibt zudem einen großen Verkaufsraum mit einem Komplettangebot der erzgebirgischen Holzkunsterzeugnisse. Installation of forest dwarfs in the Seiffener show workshop The show workshop of traditional handicraft techniques Seiffener Volkskunst eG, shows up close the artisanal embossed production of original Ore Mountains figures such as nutcracker, the funny and smart ball smoking figures, smokers and much more. During a visit to the show workshop you immerse yourself in the unique world of craftsmen and toy manufacturers and experience the elaborate craftsmanship. The craftsmen assemble and paint the figures. Even the traditional chip trees are stung. There is also a large sales room with a complete range of Ore Mountains wood artifacts.

Festive Folkart

Appreciating the touch of handcrafted tradition in the Erzgebirge.
By Ella Mercer

The low mountain range of the Ore Mountains acts as the border between south-eastern Germany (Saxony) and north-western Czech Republic. It is one of the most stunning natural landscapes and a region rich in cultural history. The silver ore mining industry here dates from the 12th century yet when the mining industry declined (the last mines closed in the 1970s), many miners turned to cottage industry professions such as carving and woodturning.


Imagine this wintery scene: the icy cold embraces the outside world and a warm glow radiates in workshops infused with the spicy aroma of incense cones. Sitting at workbenches, practiced hands sweep over the bodies of small wooden pieces with fine paintbrushes, fold stars, and mix wonderful holiday scents. Artisans work to integrate light with traditional craftsmanship. From Moravian Stars to wooden pyramids to charming hand-painted angel figurines to fragrant incense cones, old handcraft techniques are very much alive and not to be missed!

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