About Our Store

Our goal is to make it easy for you to buy distinctive folk art, traditional toys, miniatures and decorative accessories -- gifts that you can give joyously to the special people in your life. Gifts that will delight and speak to the heart. Gifts that will spread light and cheer, and last for years to come.

The name of our business, "“Authentics,"” says something about our focus. We sell things we like ourselves -- we think you will like them, too. We go in for simple design, traditional colors, folk themes, vernacular materials. Many of our gifts are on the "endangered species list" of folk design aesthetics. If you buy them, we want you to do so because they appeal to you and because you like them. Know also that, through your purchase, you are helping revive traditional forms of artisanry from the last two centuries that have slipped into obscurity. So buy it. Share it. And enjoy it! But also feel good because your purchase is a vote for “handmade over mass-produced.”

We are familiar with many of the people who make these delightful objects, and with the region of Germany where they live. Their work combines elements of art and craft. They use local materials and work from old patterns. Some of them have been formally trained. But more importantly, nearly all of them grew up learning traditional techniques and design in communities where folk artisanry was treasured. They operate out of family workshops and craft their products individually or in small runs.

We hope you are satisfied in every way with your purchase. If so, tell other people about our shop and encourage them to take a look. Bookmark our site and be sure to stop back yourself! We add new treasures as we find them. You are sure to see something interesting!

Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year,

- Your friends at Authentics