German-made products are favorite items to collect. People from around the world are impressed with the quality and handiwork that goes into making German items such as wood carvings, figurines, Christmas pyramids, and wooden angels. Fans of the Erzgebirge region know it is famous for its Christmas markets and handcrafted wood products. It is exactly these products that people want to take home as souvenirs.

Often, tourists wish to continue collecting pieces long after they return to America. Collectibles can reinforce memories of a fun vacation to Germany, strengthen ties to a family's heritage, and help pass on that heritage to children. At the WeatherVane, we understand that it is not always possible to travel to Germany in order to add to one's collection. That is why we carry hundreds of products in our online catalog, with you in mind.

Our store owner, Jane Tremaine, purchases her inventory personally during her travels around the world. While the shop prominently features items that remind people of what is "truly German," we also carry items from around the world, including countries such as Costa Rica, Poland, Kenya, and Canadian provinces. In the case of German-made products, she can import them directly from the crafters themselves, giving you an even larger selection.

Much of what people think of when they think of Germany--wooden figurines, nutcrackers, and "smoking men" incense burners--are produced in one region in Germany, called the Erzgebirge in the Ore Mountains. Shop our store to begin or expand your own collection of the finest Erzgebirge gifts and collectibles. We can be reached at 1-800-873-4413, 920-474-4848, or jtremaine@weather-vane.com.