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. The frame workshop displays one of the largest selections of authentic german nutcrackers in wisconsin. Here, as well as the wellknown traditional christmas decorations from germany, you will also find german souvenirs and bavarian gift items. 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. 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. Wilhelm fuchtner produced the first erzgebirge nutcracker of spruce in 1870. Simply steinbach christmas nutcracker german nutcrackers.
Steinbach nutcrackers the steinbach family, the german erzgebirge and the steinbach nutcrackers the steinbach family. Since 2001 there is a christmas specialist shop in minnesota. German nutcrackers from the erzgebirge region of germany are sought by collectors all over the world. Here are 5 reasons why you too should buy a german nutcracker. A daytrip to this minnesota river town with oldfash. The classical german erzgebirge nutcracker has a grim look and a big angry mouth. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Especially kings, soldiers and gendarmes are often used as a model. Every family should have at least one handcrafted traditional german nutcracker. Other groups are part of easter, 4th of july, halloween and thanksgiving themes. Nutcrackers the quintessential icon of christmas, the nutcracker dates back to the early 18th century. The production of true, authentic german nutcrackers is a rather long one, but the result is well worth the time. Our steinbach and christian ulbricht nutcrackers are timeless treasures perfect for a gift or to add to your home or collection. The nutcracker was first developed around 1870 and is nowadays one of the most famous representatives of the erzgebirge. 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. Visit us in stillwater, or contact us at the address and phone numbers below. Our nutcrackers are hand made in germany, as they have been since the 1800s. As a very special gift we recommend steinbach nutcrackers limited editions, kwo mozart orchestra, schwibbogen dresdner frauenkirche and christmas pyramids with. The quintessential icon of christmas, the nutcracker dates back to the early 18th century. Typical motifs are state authorities like kings, soldiers and policemen.
Woodcarving usually provided the only income for the people. German nutcrackers authentic nutcrackers from germany. Kathe wohlfahrt of america in stillwater is a company that specializes in gift, novelty, and souvenir. To own a nutcracker is to own a piece of history and tradition that dates. Steinbach nutcrackers gift shop marienberg, sachsen. In legend, the nutcracker possessed miraculous powers, bringing good fortune and protection from evil spirits. The most famous nutcracker carvings come from sonneberg in thuringia also a center of dollmaking and from the ore mountains. Steinbach nutcrackers, marienberg, sachsen, germany. Nutcracker collection welcome to my nutcracker collection. 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. Many limited edition nutcrackers are available please see the product description for details. Preserving and supporting traditional german craftsmanship since 1977, kathe wohlfahrt offers its exclusive products to north american audiences. Minneapolis theater is part of the theatreland ltd collection.
The beautiful nutcrackers that are so highly popular are displayed in many homes throughout the world. Its a time to take in beautiful holiday lights, cozy up to our favorite movies, and sing along to classic christmas songs. 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. Unique collection of nutcrackers, incense smokers, cuckoo clocks, steins, ornaments, nativites and linens. The size of these wooden german nutcrakers may be mini, but the craftsmenship is outstanding. 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. The german author jacob grimm 17851865 described nutcrackers as idols that are made to exorcize evil spirits. They look great, each with their own uniquely deisgned suits and hats. Steinbach was a famous architect and built the muenster dome in.
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Family members worked as judges, merchants and architects. 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. 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. See who you know at kathe wohlfahrt of america, leverage your professional network, and get hired. The magical place in minnesota where its christmas yearround. Buy direct and safe steinbach nutcrackers from the original manufacturer in germany. Nutcracker cafe starbucks newest restaurant the nutcracker cafe is a full service restaurant that. You will find a wide range of traditional german christmas decoration.
German traditional gifts handmade wooden art from the erzgebirge in germany. Today, nutcrackers are a christmas tradition across the world and many love to collect different styles. The majority of the nutcrackers belong to the christmas season. Academy of russian ballet, 14675 martin drive, eden prairie, mn, 55344 more info. 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. Aug 27 audition nutcracker 2016 stillwater, mn patch. These german nutcrackers have real character and appeal. Steinbach was a very renowned architect and built the muenster of strasbourg in 1284.
The more elaborate their decorations, the stronger their powers. Often the nutcracker is the image of authorities from the past. Let one of these great fellows make your holiday memories come alive today. 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. Steinbach nutcracker german steinbach christmas nutcrackers. The name steinbach is recognized all over the world for the unique design of their wood carved steinbach nutcracker masterpieces. These traditional german nutcrackers were made in seiffen germany, in the erzgebirge mountains where the wooden nutcracker was first made back in 1872. For many of us, christmas is the best time of year. However, it also gained in popularity in the 1950s. You can buy the magical decorations of kathe wohlfahrt in america too. 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. Not being bound by tradition and rules, these jolly character nutcrackers are both fun and winsome and the handwork is superb. German nutcrackers by fuchtner company in seiffen germany. Steinbach nutcrackers have been in production for centuries.
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