Light Arch Erzgebirge Parlor

Light Arch Erzgebirge Parlor: The festively decorated Erzgebirgsstube in this double Schwibbogen brings a Christmas atmosphere to every home. At the warm fireplace sits the carver, comfortably smoking pipes, in his rocking chair, the dog at his feet. The lacemaker works in front of a table with glowing Advent candles, under which the cat hides. And the children play under the decorated Christmas tree. The outer arch is also decorated with 4 Advent lights and a bow. Indirect LED lighting completes the festive ambience.

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RATAGS handicraft GmbH & Co. KG

Our products are manufactured in our workshop in Langenwolmsdorf. And from there they go all over the world every day. With our articles you acquire real wood art from the Ore Mountains. Handmade and made with love! All RATAGS products are protected by copyright. The authenticity of the items is verified by the symbol of the Erzgebirge little horseman. You can find more detailed information on our homepage: www.ratags.de

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Light Arch Erzgebirge Parlor - Schwibbogen

The origin of the Schwibbogen is closely tied to the German mining tradition in the Erzgebirge region (Ore Mountains), with the candles expressing the miners’ longing for light. Due to long shifts, the miners rarely saw daylight during the long winter months and so they used the Schwibbogen (candle arch) as a symbol of hope. Over time the designs changed. Modern designs are typically made of wood and depict historical or religious scenes. Other designs include landscapes, skylines, and advertisements, retaining some link to Christmas traditions. The arch in turn symbolizes the entrance of the tunnels, with miners having used a semi-circle shape of torches to guide them out of them. The number of candles varies with the size of the arc, the original design has eleven. Nowadays, many Schwibbogen do not even contain candles; instead, small electric lights illuminate the arch.