Enterprising Germans who had been creating blown glass ornaments in their homes began to mass-produce and export them across Europe and to America. “Most of the production was done in Western ...

These die-cut fiberboard ornaments might not seem valuable, since they lack the blown glass and bejeweled exterior of other collector’s items. But Dresden was one of the major brands to pop up ...

A collection of mouth-blown, hand-painted glass Christmas ornaments is a prized possession. These ornaments may have been collected over the years, passed down from family members, or perhaps you ...

It was once one of over 1,500 manufacturers in this part of Eastern Germany, blowing glass ornaments and painting them by hand. But today, most Christmas decorations are mass-produced in China.