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When traditional Swiss gnome houses meet made-in-China decor

When traditional Swiss gnome houses meet made-in-China decor

Xinhua
25 Apr 2025, 13:45 GMT+10

Swiss artist Evelyn Schmocker builds tiny homes for "Wichtel," the German word for gnome. Every piece is placed by hand -- moss, twine, wood, and even glasses no bigger than a fingertip. To bring her ideas to life, she now sources many decorations from China.

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