A lovingly and elaborately crafted incense smoker figure—the “Cat-Loving Gnome Woman”—from the Uhlig Woodturning Workshop.
Created through traditional craftsmanship and meticulously hand-painted, this enchanting gnome woman is a truly unique piece.
At the heart of this idyllic scene stand two charming wooden cats: a light beige cat sits curiously on the floor, gazing up at its scratching post, where a dark gray cat has settled in comfortably. The scratching post is wrapped in genuine sisal twine and features a small, bright red food bowl—a delightful detail that brings the entire scene to life.
Fragrant smoke from the incense cone wafts gently from the gnome woman’s mouth, enveloping the entire scene in a cozy, soothing veil. This classic yet charming feature lends the figure a lively and warm-hearted aura, making it an exceptional focal point in any collection of incense smoker figures.
The gnome woman herself wears a natural-brown stained dress cinched with a dark belt, along with a cozy jacket made of gray-brown faux fur. In one hand, she holds a small wooden bucket; in the other, a black spoon—clearly in the midst of tending to her beloved feline companions. Her pointed hat is adorned with charming woodland accents, including tiny pine cones, red berries, fir sprigs, and twigs. Soft, slightly tousled gray faux hair frames her friendly, wide-eyed face, giving her a warm, animal-loving appearance.
The entire figure stands upon a natural-wood base, which is decorated with intricate woodland elements such as miniature trees of various sizes, mushrooms, pine cones, moss, red berries, and small birch logs. These minute details breathe life into the scene, creating a truly harmonious and complete ensemble. Whether as a charming eye-catcher during the Christmas season or as a year-round treasure for admirers of Erzgebirge craftsmanship and cat lovers alike, the “Cat-Loving Gnome Lady” radiates warmth, coziness, and the soothing scent of traditional incense cones in a truly special way.
Note: Wood is a natural product and no two pieces are the same. Therefore, the grain of the smoker may vary from item to item. This does not constitute grounds for complaint.
- Height approx. 25.50 cm | Width approx. 21.50 cm | Depth approx. 12.50 cm
- hair made of fluffy synthetic hair
- for standard incense candles
You can find more beautiful incense figures from the Uhlig turnery and other manufacturers here.
Safety instructions for Erzgebirge folk art pyramids.
• The pyramids are powered by burning candles! Therefore, make sure to keep a safe distance from curtains, furniture, upholstery and other flammable objects.
• Also remember that the pyramid is not a toy for children. Operation with an open flame may only take place under the constant supervision of adults.
• We accept no liability for damage caused by improper use or failure to observe these instructions.
Instructions for operation:
• Please only use high-quality candles that guarantee even burning. (Candles)
• Drafts can significantly affect the pyramid’s operation and should therefore be avoided at all costs.
Instructions for location:
• A solid and, above all, horizontal location (floor, table, etc.) is a prerequisite for a pyramid to run smoothly.
• When setting up the pyramid, make sure that the axis of the pyramid is in a vertical position. It must also be correctly positioned in the bearing.
• The middle part of the pyramid must be able to move freely.
Storage instructions:
• To ensure that the pyramid remains functional for many years, we recommend that you store it in a dry place.
• In addition, the pyramid should not be exposed to any major temperature fluctuations during storage.
Environmental damage caused by incorrect disposal of batteries
Batteries must not be disposed of in household waste. You are legally obliged to return old batteries so that proper disposal can be ensured. You can hand in old batteries at a municipal collection point or at a local retailer. As a distributor of batteries, we are also obliged to take back old batteries, although our obligation to take back is limited to old batteries of the type that we have or have had in our range as new batteries. You can therefore either send old batteries of the aforementioned type back to us with sufficient postage or hand them in free of charge directly in our store at the address given in the imprint.
Batteries are marked with the symbol of a crossed-out garbage can. This symbol indicates that batteries must not be thrown in household waste. For batteries that contain more than 0.0005 percent mercury (HG) by weight, more than 0.002 percent cadmium (Cd) by weight or more than 0.004 percent lead (Pb) by weight, the chemical name of the pollutant used is located under the garbage can symbol.
Dispose of electrical devices in an environmentally friendly manner
Electrical devices must not be disposed of with household waste. According to the European directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment, used electrical devices must be collected separately and sent to special collection and return systems. Owners of old devices from private households can hand them in at the collection points of the public waste disposal authorities or at the return points set up by manufacturers or distributors in accordance with the ElektroG.
Make sure that no beard hairs protrude in front of or into the mouth hole, otherwise no suction can be created and the cone can suffocate.
- Remove the upper body
- Light the incense cone (15 mm) at the tip and place it on a metal plate
- Put the upper body back on and enjoy the scent
- Then empty the ash into a non-flammable container.
- Not a toy for children!
- Please only use under adult supervision!
- Caution, smoldering incense cones and metal plates are very hot!
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