Marolin Red Striped Knobbed Ball Ornament

Bold red stripes curve across the rounded, knobbed silhouette of this Marolin ornament, creating a richly traditional look for the Christmas tree. Alternating gold-toned bands and a gently textured surface give the design its antique-inspired character without overwhelming surrounding ornaments.

Hand-painted in Germany and rooted in the Lauscha tradition and Steinach craftsmanship, it offers a distinctive old-world accent with plenty of depth and shine. Hang it on a tree or tuck it into a garland for a classic red-and-gold focal point.

Since 1900, Marolin has handcrafted figurines and Christmas decorations in the small town of Steinach, in Germany's Thuringian Forest. Founder Richard Mahr was a trained figure painter, and his family business soon became known across Europe. It survived a factory fire, World War II and decades of state control in East Germany. After German reunification in 1990, the family brought Marolin back to life.

Then came a lucky find: the company's original papier-mache recipe, handwritten in chalk behind a cellar door that had stayed shut for years. Today Marolin is still owned and run by the founding family, led by Richard Mahr's granddaughter, Evelyn Forkel. A small team of skilled artisans still casts and hand-paints every piece using Richard Mahr's original methods and moulds. Each piece is a real heirloom of German folk art.