Introduced to the Tomte/Nisse while a student in Denmark, I’ve taken a bit of liberty and whimsy givi Our Etsy site features our original work. The.
Named for the three feral kitten adopted in 2001 Les Trois Chat Noir offers an eclectic collection of vintage and antique items. The shop is dedicated to providing Les Chat Noir, Rosie, Goldberry and Samwise the life they deserve. Over the years, others have come, some stayed, others found new homes. New in 2015- TOMTE IN TAMPA AND TOMTE IN WINTER
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS FOR THE TREE, FIREPLACE MAN
TEL OR TABLE CENTERPIECE. The ‘Tomte in Tampa’ ornament series features beach scenes with sea shells, tropical flowers, flamingos and other wildlife. For those preferring the traditional we have a selection of tomte/nisse ornaments in snowy winter settings
Each ornament is a one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted piece using an assortment of bits and pieces collected over a lifetime. Some parts of the ornament are ‘new’, many things were found in nature or are vintage. I hope you enjoy them as much as I’ve enjoyed creating them. Our e-Bay site offers a broader selection of inventory
ABOUT NISSE, TOMTE, TONTTU:
In Scandinavian folklore a tomte, nisse or tonttu is typically associated with the winter solstice and the Christmas season. Tomte/Nisse/Tonttu is an honest fellow described as being a short man, no taller than 3 feet, having a long white beard, wearing a conical or knit hat with a tassel. Although small in stature, he is not weak and his caring spirit and worthiness help protect house and home. Known as a gift bearer he is considered something like Santa Claus, although not the same thing. He doesn’t come down the chimney at night, but through the front door, delivering presents directly to the children
He doesn't live on the North Pole, but in a forest nearby; in Denmark he lives on Greenland; in Finland he lives in Lapland. Traditionally he is found riding a goat or just walking around with his staff often in company with a horse, cat or other animal friend. It is traditional to put out a bowl of porridge with butter for him on Christmas Eve. Joy and Blessing
C Vernier
