Fairy-tale figurines draw on Germany's rich storybook tradition — characters and scenes carved by Erzgebirge artisans using the same woodturning and hand-painting techniques applied to the region's more traditional Christmas figures. It's a category that lets the craft's playful side show through, and makes for a distinctive gift for anyone who grew up with German folklore, or simply wants a figurine with more narrative character than a standard angel or animal design.
