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Musicians of Bremen

Made in Seiffen, Germany by Werner Reifentiere

A hand-carved wooden figurine of the Musicians of Bremen – the donkey, dog, cat, and rooster – made in Seiffen, Germany. A timeless toy for children’s play, Christmas displays, or a meaningful gift that brings the charm of German folk tradition to your home.

What makes this a Keeper

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Product Details

Heritage Revival
Keeps Region Alive
Last of Its Kind
60,90 €

Free delivery* to the EU & UK

Made to order

, delivery time 2–4 weeks

Highlight

Reifendrehen technique

The figurines are made using a traditional ring-turning technique called Reifendrehen, where a rotating block of wood is shaped on a lathe and gradually carved into a ring with precise, intentional curves.

Musicians of Bremen

What makes this a Keeper

Craft & Process

100% handmade: each figure begins as a spinning wooden ring, shaped on the lathe, sliced open, then refined with a knife and hammer

Materials

Crafted from high-quality spruce sourced from the northern slopes of the Austrian Alps.

Timeless Design

Inspired by the Musicians of Bremen tale, first published by the Brothers Grimm in 1819 – a story passed through generations as a symbol of endurance, unity, and hope

About the Maker

Their Story


Werner Reifentiere keeps alive one of the world’s rarest crafts, Reifendrehen, a centuries-old art from Seiffen, Germany, where spinning rings of Alpine spruce are carved by hand into tiny animals and pyramid chandeliers. Led by Christian Werner and his son Andreas, the family turns wood into small miracles, reminders that patience, faith, and the beauty made by hand never go out of style.

Technical Details

Attributes Value
Dimensions 8 × 2 × 14,5 cm
Material

Solid wood – high-quality spruce sourced from the northern slopes of the Austrian Alps.
Finish

non-toxic paints and varnish
Designer

Christian Werner

Care Instructions

Cleaning
Dust regularly using a soft, dry cloth or a soft-bristled brush. If needed, gently wipe with a lightly damp cloth.
Drying
Avoid soaking the wood. If the figurine becomes wet, dry it immediately with a clean, soft cloth to prevent moisture absorption.
Environment and Storage
Keep your figurines in a stable, moderately humid environment and avoid placing them in direct sunlight or near heat sources. Large humidity or temperature fluctuations can cause the wood to crack or warp.

Made to Keep

We handpick our makers and products to be sure they will last a lifetime.

Made in Europe

All products are manufactured in Europe,
if not exclusively at the maker’s location.

We stay with you

You will receive maintenance advice, and can access our repair and resell services.

Truly yours

A lot of our handmade products are made to order – just for you.

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