This smoker Müllerchen Winterwanderer comes from Müller, made traditionally by hand from local wood and hand-stained and painted in strong colors.
The Müllerchen Winterwanderer incense figure is a special creation by the Müller company, which was developed on the occasion of its 111th anniversary. This figure is part of a series that is characterized by its modern touch and overproportions. What is particularly striking is the figure’s charming and friendly appearance, which underlines her unique charisma.
The Müllerchen, as it is affectionately called, embodies a winter hiker who sets off on a journey – ready to discover the world. The Müllerchen comes in different situations, but each example has the unmistakable style of the series. The natural colored base forms a simple but elegant base for the figure. The miller’s black shoes match his long, orange coat perfectly, giving him a warm and robust look.
Particularly noteworthy is the knitted scarf and hat in gray, which underline the winter theme of the figure and give it a cozy flair. The character’s face exudes friendliness, with a disproportionate nose and rosy cheeks reminiscent of the fresh mountain air. The lovingly designed details give the figure a lively expression.
The little miller carries a backpack on his back that symbolizes provisions or equipment – perfect for a long hike. The figure holds two hiking sticks in his hands, which complete the image of the hiker. The figure charmingly conveys adventure and the anticipation of new discoveries.
- Height 16cm
- coloured
- for standard incense cones
- from the Müllerchen series
You can find more pretty smoker figures from Müller and other manufacturers from the Ore Mountains here.
Tradition of the smoker:
The tradition of the smoker comes from the Ore Mountains, a region known for its rich wood resources and artistic craftsmanship. These figurative smokers, which are typically made of wood, originated in the 19th century and have been an integral part of Christmas culture in Germany ever since.
The origin of the smokers goes back to the miners of the Ore Mountains, who were looking for new sources of income in winter due to the long periods of darkness and the lack of work in mining. So they began to make smokers, in addition to nutcrackers and Christmas pyramids. These figures have a hollow construction in which a small incense candle insert is placed. When the incense candle is lit, the smoke rises through the man’s open mouth or pipe, which makes the smoker appear “alive”.
In their design, smokers often represent traditional professions or symbolic figures, such as the miner, the forester, the hunter or Santa Claus. The miner is a particularly popular figure because he reflects the history and roots of the region. The figures are often richly decorated and carry typical attributes of their profession, such as tools, lanterns or pipes.
The tradition of the smoker has developed greatly over the years. While they were originally simple representations of craftsmen and everyday people, there is now a wide variety of figures. From traditional representations to modern interpretations, they are popular collector’s items and gifts.
Smokers are part of many German households at Christmas time and contribute to the contemplative atmosphere by not only being artfully crafted, but also by spreading the typical scent of incense that is reminiscent of cozy winter evenings.
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