favorite german handicraft brands

My favorite brand owned and operated by my favorite family, Graupner's signature and coveted style is displayed in the form of tiny miniature figures. Their products include pyramids, ornaments, smokers, music boxes, etc. and are guaranteed to be found at every German Christmas market. A trip to tour their workshop is also an unforgettable experience (and my personal favorite memory of our time living in Germany!). 

Ostheimer specializes in quality handmade wooden toys, though their products are so beautiful, you may just want to keep them for yourself! My Ostheimer nativity set is one of my very favorites and can be purchased online, at many German Christmas markets, or at their discounted factory shop located near Stuttgart, Germany.