15cm LED Candle Arch- Assorted Designs

Please note, the price is for one single item only. The image shows the 6 different options available for display purposes. Product will be selected at random. We cannot guarantee availability on a particular type at any time. 

Key Features:

• German Candle Arch (Schwibbogen)
• Measures 15cm in width, and 10cm in height
• Laser cut plywood
• Battery operated, requires AA batteries
• 6 Designs available
• Price is per candle arch
• Product selected at random
• Long lasting LED lights
• Excellent gift idea
• Great Christmas table decoration
• Beautiful Christmas light feature
• Fast delivery Australia wide
• Free delivery on orders over $400
• Happiness guaranteed

Designed As A Beacon Of Light And Hope

The Erzgebirge region is certainly no stranger to beautiful handicrafts and Christmas decorations. One beautiful folk art design that originated from the region is a schwibbogen, otherwise known as a candle arch. The name schwibbogen dates back to the middle ages when gothic style architecture was prevalent between the 12th and 16th centuries. In gothic times, a Schwibbogen referred to an arch that was placed between two walls. Originally designed in the mid 1700’s in the town of Seiffen, the very first candle arch was made entirely of iron, crafted by blacksmiths who used materials from the mines. Over the years the design became modified, and today most candle arches are made of wood, using lumber also sourced from the region. 

Erzgebirge candle arches and German Christmas pyramids were both originally designed to assist the miners of the Erzgebirge, offering a source of light and hope after a hard day's work. Whilst German Christmas pyramids were used for light inside the mines themselves, the spouses and families of the miners would light candle arch displays in their windows to light the way home for the miners returning home in the dark. This beautiful tradition has continued into the modern era, with the windows of most shops and homes filled with candle arch displays that paint a beautiful night time scene. Todya, modern designs of candle arches include LED and battery operated versions.

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