Ore Gnome well keeper

At the deepest point in the valley, there is the well that never runs dry. With him is the well keeper, the tenth pixy from our ore gnome story. He erected an elaborate wooden frame over the well rings. He was tired of hoisting up the heavy buckets of water by hand. His fingers were already hurting from the sharp rope. So he came up with the idea of installing the old worn cart wheel on a bolt on the beam. With his buckets of water, he was a welcome companion for everyone. He quenched thirst just as his water was needed for rinsing out the ores. It was clear and pure, filtered through the soil of the forest.

We hope you have a lot of fun with the little man, which we manufacture in small numbers in Aue, in the Ore Mountains. All incense smokers are made in many production steps such as sawing, grinding, turning, painting and gluing.

Ore Gnome well keeper - Handmade by Drechselwerkstatt Uhlig, Germany

For many years, our family has been associated with the traditional art of turning and carving in the Ore Mountains. In 1990 we turned our hobby into a profession and founded our family business, which became a registered craft business in 1993. Just four years later, the old production facility had become too small. We moved to a new building and expanded the range of services.

Committed to tradition, we are inspired by our homeland, the beautiful Ore Mountains. This is how the idea of our gnomes came about, which is characterized by their special beard design made of natural fur. Therefore, each incense smoker is different and has a unique appearance.

We make our distinctive incense smokers from local woods such as pine, ash, and beech. By incorporating natural materials such as cones, branches, moss, berries and felt, we give our gnomes a traditional look. You can usually recognize the real Uhlig smoker gnomes by the special shape of their beards. We always try to preserve the natural structure of the wood, even using parts with a colored design.

We are also happy to fulfill your individual wishes. Take your time and experience a piece of unmistakable Erzgebirge tradition and craftsmanship.