These German blown-glass ornaments often resemble a bundle of grapes or a bumpy berry, or they take the form of simple but oversized baubles about 8 inches in diameter. Kugels can sell for ...

It was once one of over 1,500 manufacturers in this part of Eastern Germany, blowing glass ornaments and painting them by hand. But today, most Christmas decorations are mass-produced in China.

Story by Cymbre Foster Photos by Tessa Lighty & Jan-Michael Stump Nov 28, 2018 Nov 28, 2018 Editor's note: This article was published in Grand Traverse Scene magazine's Holidays 2018 issue.