Alsace Hanging Witch with Burgundy Waistcoat and Black Fringes 31 cm

The burgundy witch, a lucky charm for the home

With her burgundy waistcoat in coarse woven fabric, her black lace reminiscent of bramble stems and her patchwork skirt mixing green, raspberry pink and tiny flowers on a cream background, this Alsatian witch is the most colourful of the series. Black hat, grey locks and bare feet, she zooms along on her straw broomstick looking more mischievous than frightening.

Her ideal spot? Hanging in the kitchen, above the front door or near the stove, where tradition says she protects the household. Her warm colours also blend beautifully with autumn decorations and Halloween settings.

Witch details

• Head, hands and feet in resin, odourless and non-toxic
• Fabric outfit: burgundy waistcoat, black lace, floral patchwork skirt, black trousers
• Broom made of wood and straw
• Dimensions: 31 cm high
• Supplied with a hanging cord
• This product is not made in Alsace

The kitchen witch, a Rhineland tradition

In the Rhineland and German-speaking countries, people like to hang a little kitchen witch (the Küchenhexe) near the cooker: far from casting spells, she is meant to keep evil spirits away, stop dishes from burning and help the dough rise. This friendly custom stands in contrast to the tragic memory of the witch trials, and makes the witch on her broomstick a charming good-luck gift, for a housewarming for example. More models await you in our world of Alsatian witches.

Good to know: fabrics sometimes change from one batch to the next, so the burgundy of the waistcoat may lean towards a similar shade. Any questions about the colour available? Contact us via the chat at the bottom right when it is online.