Zwergnase: Expressive Dolls From The Countryside of Sonneberg, Germany

There is a certain magic about the countryside around Sonneberg in the Thuringian Forest. For children it is a kind of Christmas country. Connoisseurs and lovers of traditional handicrafts still appreciate today the wonderful things which were made here at the turn of the century. Zwergnase dolls and bears are lively and contemporary but a great part of their exceptional quality stems from this centuries-old tradition. Artist Nicole Marschollek-Menzner is the name behind the Zwergnase productions. Nicole Marschollek was born in Rauenstein, near Sonneberg and from childhood she was fascinated with porcelain from her hometown, and toys from Sonneberg. Nicole Marschollek has wonderful imaginative and innovative design aspects and her dolls are known throughout the world and in high demand.