French Camembert Cheese Christmas Ornament

111409 Inge-Glas of Germany

Introduced 2009 from the "Gourmet Christmas" collection.

Measures approximately 3 1/2", made of German mouth blown glass and hand painted.

All Inge-Glas ornaments are mouth blown and handpainted in workshops in Germany, following the centuries-old-tradition. Inge-Glas offers superior Germany quality and true Heirloom treasures.

Camembert is one of the most famous cheeses in France. Although the cheese dates back only to the 18th century.

Camembert is named after a Norman village where there is a statue of its creator (Marie Harel). In 1855 the cheese was presented to Napoleon, introduced as from the village of Camembert. He enjoyed it very much and from that moment Camembert became known everywhere by this name.