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Wendt
and Kuhn is a traditional family-run business in the heart
of the Erzgebirge, in southeast Germany. Grunhainichen, where
the workshops are located, is a wood carving village, rich
in history and tradition. For over 90 years, the workshops
have been run with a staff of artisans who inspire joy through
their collectible figurines. Previously, you could only purchase
their products in Germany. Now, however, they are sold through
select dealers over the Internet.
Here
at the WeatherVane, we either stock or can obtain the entire
Wendt and Kuhn collection. These figurines include Santas,
children, white angels, and religious figures. Also famous
and highly sought-after by collectors are their Blossom
Kinder and friends, a collection which now encompasses 79
pieces.
If you
are not familiar with Wendt and Kuhn collectibles, you soon
will be. Their colorful charm and smiling faces are irresistible
to anybody who likes figurines. Browse our online catalog
to view some of our offerings. The company also makes German
music boxes and other precious items of lasting value.
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When
it comes to charming folk collectibles, German smokers are
as famous as German nutcrackers. They originated in the Erzgebirge
in the mid-1700s. These incense burners and the rich, warming
scent of incense are strong traditions there. As incense is
often used to bless the home in Germany, smokers were a natural
development. Collectors can find an infinite variety of smokers
to add to the charm of their homes.
Favorite
themes for German smokers are everyday people. In contrast
to nutcrackers, which are usually modeled after authority
figures, you can find smokers that represent men with pipes,
Santas, chimney sweepers, and others. Almost any hobby,
occupation, or personality type is represented by smokers.
At the WeatherVane, we understand the need to collect these
whimsical figurines for their practical use as incense burners,
and for their collectible value.
Here,
you will find the largest selection of smokers at the most
affordable prices. What's more, you do not have to travel
to small German villages to purchase them! We do that for
you, visiting the Erzgebirge once a year to search for the
finest handcrafted German gifts for people who are fond
of collecting them.
Smokers
make great gifts for your family, and each family member
can build their own collection. If you have a doctor in
the family, select a doctor smoker, or a golfer smoker for
the golf enthusiast in your home. These are just a few examples
of our most popular items. Shop our online catalog to
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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.
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