daughter Karla Steinbach and granddaughter Karolin Steinbach. Karla Steinbach, Vice President of Operations, is the 6th generation to head the company. They are responsible for the product concept development, design, manufacture, and quality control at the Hohenhameln factory in the northern region of Germany. Steinbach Nutcrackers are the most popular nutcrackers in the world and are handed down to future generations. The Steinbach family started making nutcrackers in the 1800's. "To create one nutcracker," says Herr Steinbach, "can involve up to 100+ separate procedures. At one time, the curling and natural drying of the wood could take up to 2-4 years depending upon the piece." We carry the Steinbach line of Steinbach Nutcrackers and have many pieces available. If you are starting a new collection or adding to your existing collection, you will love these unique masterpieces. The part of the world most famous for collectible Nutcrackers is Erzebrige, a mountainous region of Germany near the border of the Czech Republic. A productive mining region since the fourteenth century, Erzebrige also developed woodcarving as an important industry. The founder of nutcracker carving in Erzebrige was Friedrich Wilhelm Fuuchtner. Around the year 1870 Fuuchtner began using a lathe to carve nutcrackers in the form of simple human figures, such as soldiers and police officers. These nutcrackers were carved from woods such as pine, beech, and alder, then painted in bright colors. The village of Seiffen where Fuüchtner made his nutcrackers remains famous for its wooden nutcrackers and toys. She is suddenly awakened by a roomful of mice led by a frightening Mouse King that tries to kidnap her and take her to his kingdom. Clara searches for her Nutcracker, but he has disappeared. Suddenly, the Christmas tree begins to grow to an enormous height. Everything in the room is out of proportion. The Nutcracker appears with a band of soldiers. They have come to save Clara from the Mouse King. A battle ensues. The soldiers and the mice fight a vicious battle, and when the Mouse King threatens the Nutcracker, Clara throws her shoe at the Mouse King. Distracted, he is finally defeated by the Nutcracker. The Nutcracker Prince appears to take her away to his palace. They travel through the enchanted land of the Snowflakes to the land of the Sweets. Here, they meet delights from around the world. They are entranced by the Sugar Plum Fairy and the beautiful waltzing flowers. Clara never wants to leave the Prince or the enchanted land, but she awakens from her fascinating dream to find herself under the Christmas tree with her family and friends around her. She still has the Nutcracker Doll to help her remember her wonderful, magical Christmas. The name Steinbach is recognized all over the world for the unique design of their wood carved Steinbach Nutcracker creations developed many years ago by Herr Christian Steinbach - King of Steinbach Nutcrackers. The tradition of creating hand-carved Steinbach German Nutcrackers is being continued by his daughter Karla Steinbach and granddaughter Karolin Steinbach. Karla Steinbach, Vice President of Operations, is the 6th generation to head the company after her father retires. They are responsible for the product concept development, design, manufacture, and quality control at the Hohenhameln factory in the northern region of Germany. Steinbach Nutcrackers are the most popular nutcrackers in the world and are handed down to future generations. The Steinbach family started making nutcrackers in the 1800's. "To create one nutcracker," says Herr Steinbach, "can involve up to 100+ separate procedures. At one time, the curling and natural drying of the wood could take up to 2-4 years depending upon the piece." We carry the Steinbach line of nutcrackers and have many pieces available. If you are starting a new collection or adding to your existing collection, you will love these unique masterpieces. The Steinbach Nutcracker Tradition began centuries ago in the Alpine regions of Germany. In legend, the Nutcracker possessed miraculous powers, bringing good fortune and protection from evil spirits. The more elaborate their decorations, the stronger their powers. They were hand-made by the finest German woodworkers in the land. The Nutcracker has become popular around the world for it's craftsmanship and history. These Treasured Collectible Steinbach Nutcracker Keepsakes are handed down from generation to generation. |
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