A bicycle, lobster, or slide rule as shimmering tree decorations? This richly illustrated publication showcases the formidable diversity of the world-famous Christmas tree decorations from Gablonz in Bohemia.

Christmas ornaments have always been more than religious symbols - they reflect the zeitgeist, material innovations, and the limitless imaginations of their creators. Forging a bridge between handicraft and mass production, a fascinating world of design emerged in Gablonz in Bohemia that con