Stork and Alsace silkscreened wooden thimble

Made in Alsace

Magnificent Thimble in Boxwood screen-printed with a Nest of Storks from Alsace and Alsace marking. An authentic handcrafted Alsatian souvenir that captures the essence of regional traditions.

Handcrafted in Alsace, this thimble combines practicality with regional aesthetics and cultural significance.

• Height 2.8 cm
• Natural boxwood material
• High-quality screen printing

The thimble has its origins in Antiquity. The earliest examples, often made of bronze or bone, date back to the Roman Empire and were used to make sewing easier. Their use spread in the Middle Ages, when they began to be made of metal and to adopt more elaborate shapes.

Over the centuries, thimbles have become not only practical tools, but also objects of art and collectors' items, usually decorated with engravings or cultural motifs. The famous Alsatian thimble represents this tradition of excellence, particularly with its iconic stork imagery, the unmistakable symbol of Alsace.

This Alsatian thimble collector's piece is part of our range of Alsace gifts, ideal for authentic Alsatian souvenirs to bring back from your visit to this beautiful region.