Sebnitz Ornaments
The production of Sebnitz ornaments started around the 1880's in Germany.
They were made from wire, cotton, left over holes from sequins (after the sequin
was punched out of the shiny material, the left over came in strips with the
missing holes), wax babies/wax baby Jesus, Dresdens, aluminum paper, cardboard,
beads and celluloid paper.
Some contained all of the above items and others only had a only few. They were made
by hand in the homes of everyday German families, known as "The Cottage Industry". Most
were made of bits and pieces of left over materials, making it affordable for Villagers
to work with. No two are completely alike for this reason.
They came in many designs including the following: sleighs with a wax baby Jesus,
cars with a wax baby or Dresden drivers dressed and trimmed in Dresden, windmills,
mangers, cradles and so many more types. They are completely whimsical and some are
very ornate and beautiful. They are "Oh so fun to look at" and are easy to spot
because of their quaint, unique and handmade quality.
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