Tomte Gnome - Tall Nicholas (Red Cap)

Tall and thin, Nicholas's long, long beard is the star of the show! At almost 16" (40cm) tall, he has a wonderful presence in a room on his own. He also looks wonderful in a group, combined with other Tomtes of different heights and shapes. Tomtes (or gnomes) are a traditional character from Nordic countries. Naturally mischievous, the tradition is to leave treats out for them to prevent little Tomtes from getting into too much trouble. Asas Tomtebod hand craft every gnome in their range. Sourcing the finest wool and sheepskin from the Island of Gotland in Sweden and Iceland, their traditional Tomte are the real deal, authentically handcrafted in Scandinavia. Each piece has its own unique variations, they truely are the most special little gnomes you will find!   The technical stuff... Decoration Handcrafted on the island of Gotland (between Germany and Sweden in the Baltic Sea) Contains wooden body and face, handcrafted felt clothing, a woollen hat and a sheepskin beard. Wool Products - Due to the natural products used, each piece may have slight variations in color, this is to be expected. Dimensions: 15.75" (40cm) H Decoration only. Not a Toy.