No Easter festival without Easter bunnies from the Erzgebirge
Easter bunnies from the Erzgebirge are part of the classic Easter decoration and represent with the filigree Easter bunny figures made of wood a main part of this tradition. Without it Easter is no longer imaginable. In meticulous manual work, they are used in traditional folk art from the Erzgebirge. The special thing is that every Easter bunny is turned from one whole piece of wood , then small individual parts are carved by hand, which finally, give the figure its expression. Finished with a splash of color and small accessories are the enchanting bunnies ready for spring and Easter to ring in.
Easter bunnies made of wood and love of craftsmanship
They then lovingly receive their individual color dress in the depicted scenery, whose imagination has no limits. So some Easter bunnies are crocheting, another feeds a chick or desires to wander. The detailed Easter bunnies made of wood have all kinds of things to do, also at your home. Even in small colonies Easter bunnies decorate colorfully and lovingly at spring time window sills and tables. With the ever-popular Easter school collectors have a lot of fun. Create an entire spring landscape with the vital Easter bunnies and decoration for the blooming season. Especially the Easter bunnies with flowers in the hand offer a colorful picture and let the spring feelings bloom.
Of course, the Easter bunnies are also available in their natural wood look, which means that the original charm comes into its own. Whether carved, turned or traditionally turned – the craftsmanship from the Erzgebirge presents itself in a variety of ways and inspires the whole family. Browse through our wide range of Easter bunnies in all walks of life and discover the incomparable crafts from the Erzgebirge.
origin and provenance of the Easter bunny
The funny, colorful Easter bunnies find their origin in the 18th century, when the miners from the Erzgebirge wanted to improve their household budget in winter with carvings. Because of the closure of mining some families had to shift entirely to the art of carving, which meant that today there is a whole variety of magnificent works of art. Candle archs, Christmas pyramid and Easter decoration - in every masterpiece from Seiffen and the Erzgebirge the virtues of craftsmanship is incorporated.
But even before that, the Easter bunny was already a typical motif for spring, the fertility and the rebirth of Jesus. The connection between Easter bunnies and Easter, on the other hand, most likely dates back to the Middle Ages. During Lent, in addition to meat, eggs were not on the menu of the bourgeois. Thus, it was easier to pass on the eggs, which were in abundance in the spring, as a lease to the feudal lords. Incidentally, the same was true for rabbits and hares.
The Easter bunny was first mentioned in writing in the writings of Johannes Richier, who wrote in 1682 about the Easter bunny, who hid Easter eggs for children and simple-minded people. At the latest since the Easter bunnies year after year in chocolate shape in the tall grass waiting to be found, the rabbit, along with the traditional Easter lamb, has established itself as a symbol of Easter.
Woody Easter bunny figures from the Erzgebirge
Choose your favourite from over 300 different Easter bunnies and make your Easter and Spring festival even more colorful and imaginative. For example, give away a bunny with a flower, instead of a bouquet of flowers or choose the modern rabbit variant and the rabbit racing driver in a sports car. With our Easter decoration on seiffen.com you will find the matching bunnies.
celebrate Easter together with Easter bunnies - simply with seiffen.com
In our online shop, with crafts from Seiffen and the numerous manufactories of the Erzgebirge, we combine a large selection of Easter bunnies and Easter decoration with the possibility to order them easily and securely online. Browse through the variety of handmade Easter bunnies and benefit from our fast and securely packed delivery. We also offer you numerous payment options, so that the purchase on seiffen.com takes place according to your wishes. If you have any questions about our offers we are looking forward to help you. You can reach us by phone, at 037362 - 880830 or by email to nestler@seiffen.com. Discover also our Erzgebirgs- Art Blog and our newsletter, which provides you with interesting topics and worthwhile offers. Easter can always come - with the Easter bunnies and decorations for Easter on Seiffen.com.
> Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions about the Easter Bunny
What does the Easter Bunny have to do with Easter?
There are many stories about how the Easter Bunny came to Easter. Easter is the highest and most important festival for Christians. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is celebrated. Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday and ends with Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. But the pagan spring festival "Ostaria", where the awakening spring is welcomed, and the "Passover" celebrated by Jews are also an explanation. Rather, Easter customs developed from the spring festival of the pagans, held in honor of various goddesses of fertility. And here we can close the loop on the Easter bunny. The hare is one of the first animals to have offspring in spring - and in a large number of rabbit babies. So what could represent fertility better than the rabbit?
Why is the Easter Bunny coming?
In many countries around the world, the long-eared is a symbol of fertility. As a sign of life and rebirth and as a tribute to the fertility goddess Eostre, the Easter bunny found Easter.
Who will help the Easter Bunny?
Who hasn't wondered how the Easter Bunny can hide all the Easter eggs and presents? Children in particular are amazed and want to find out the secret. If you don't know how to continue, you can give this version for the best: Of course, an Easter bunny can't do it alone. That's why particularly large and strong Easter bunny helpers are chosen, because they have to carry the heavy baskets and backpacks that can hold a lot of Easter eggs.
Does the Easter Bunny School and Easter Bunny Workshop really exist?
This question is also of particular importance for the little ones. And the answer is very easy. Yes, of course, everything an Easter Bunny needs to learn, he learns at the Easter Bunny School. From handling the fragile eggs to painting and finding the hiding places. On seiffen.com you can discover Easter bunnies in the wooden Easter bunny school and inspire your children and grandchildren. And those who are particularly knowledgeable can then show their talent in the Easter bunny workshop. They paint, do handicrafts and pack them there so that everything gets to the children on time.
Where and how are Easter bunnies made?
If you want real folk art from the Erzgebirge for your Easter decorations, you can be sure that you are getting high-quality, handcrafted items. In addition to the Christmas business, Easter is the most important time for artisans in the Erzgebirge. Here many different Easter rabbits, female Easter bunnies and Easter bunny babies are created on the lathes. The long ears are produced in different sizes and designs in natural colors or brightly painted. Take a leisurely look around our online shop and you will definitely discover your favorite Easter bunny.
