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This item will be posted to you by The Little Red Cabin within 3 days of receiving payment.
| Shipping destination | Cost | Additional items |
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| United Kingdom | £4.70 | |
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After an amazing holiday to Sweden and Norway, I've had a soft spot for the nordic gnomes!
Since then, I've been enjoying making some of my own varieties.
In Sweden they are referred to as Tomte and the Norwegians refer to them as Nisse.
They are known to be solitary and mischievous domestic spirits and are, traditionally, responsible for the protection and welfare of a farmstead and its buildings.
Tomte literally means ‘homestead man’ and is derived from the word ‘tomt’ which means homestead or building. The Norwegian name Nisse, is derived from the name Nils, which is the Scandinavian form of St. Nicholas.
And did you know, there are different dress codes for the different types of tomtes?
The ones living in the stables with the animals wear mostly grey clothes, while the ones in the main house are dressed more neatly, combining some colour with the grey, such as blue or dark green! I loved reading that fact.
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Tomte, Nisse, Gnome
A little chap, created in the likeness of a Nordic folklore spirit, has red boots to march his fancy red hat!
He is needle felted from pure wool and is sure to bring a little bit of magic, protection and charm to his new home.
As you can see, he’s mischievousness spreads through to his choice in dress, he chooses to wear a three peaked hat, not just the one!
Handmade one at a time by me, from my Little Red Cabin.
Care Tips - This is not a toy and is to be kept out of reach of pets, a cat or dog can destroy a needle felted item in seconds!
Postage - All my items are posted Royal Mail Signed For service for UK&NI.
Designed by Sarah Funnelle in Cirencester
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