Angel and miner, colored, electrically illuminated, 50 cm by SEIFFEN.COM

Angel and miner, colored, electrically illuminated each figure has its own transformer, 50 cm from SEIFFEN.COM by Nestler GmbH from Seiffen in the Erzgebirge

There are many dream couples, but if you visit the Erzgebirge at Christmas time you will always come across a couple. Angels and miners compete with their light in the windows and delight residents and guests. If you would also like to bring these pretty, genuine traditional Erzgebirge figures into your home, you will find various designs and sizes with different lighting systems in our online store. Choose your favorite!

Angel and miner, 50 cm, colored and electrically illuminated - the figureheads of the Erzgebirge Christmas

Angel and miner are considered the most original form of Christmas decorations. In the time of ore mining, the men and sons of the families went to the ore mine early and returned late. To light the way home in the dark, the family placed candles with angels on. The angels offered protection and good luck, at the same time,  miners' lights were created, which showed the miners. Even today, some families still follow the custom, of giving an angel for the birth of a girl and a miner for the birth of a boy, to bring good luck and God's blessing.
The beautifully designed figurines from SEIFFEN.COM by Nestler from Seiffen are crafted with great attention to detail. With an impressive size of 50 cm, the angel and miner are an eye - catcher in your home.

Erzgebirge folk art through masterful craftsmanship: angel and miner, 50 cm, colored and electrically illuminated

The design is classic, so the miner wears his habit (traditional costume) and the angel a white long dress and has a pair of wings. The color accents are skillfully placed. The angel is adorned with a red painted apron, which is embellished with golden dots and a small dotted flower decoration. The collar is also red with golden dots. The top is adorned with a fanciful red decoration and emphasizes the festive look. The attached crown, is also red and rather plain.In contrast, the magnificent wings, which catch the eye in green with printed snowflakes, are striking.

Design of the figures in original garb: Angel and miner, 50 cm, colored and electrically illuminated

The miner's garb corresponds to the traditional costume of the Erzgebirge. Depending on the origin and profession, there are different traditional costumes, the miner in this set wears that of a higher class such as the shift foreman or the hut keeper. The hat is green with a tuft of wooden feathers, the mining smock is painted black with golden buttons, the trousers are white with a black belt. Typical accessories, such as the shaft cap worn under the hat to protect against falling rocks and the so - called ass leather, complete the uniform. The miner's miner's lamp on the front of his belt, is a striking feature and shines with a warm light. Of course, the candles in the couple's hands should not be missing either. In this case, they are electrically operated, sit in red spouts and are shaped like flames.

Place these wonderful representatives of Erzgebirge folk art in your window and bring a piece of Christmas tradition into your home.