Dickens Village Dickens Village|”Kingsford Rug Merchant”

Working in this shoppe, skilled in Axminster weaving, Sir Kingsford and his small staff of artisans pride themselves on their gorgeous hand-knotted rugs. Each takes so long to create that the town church tolls its bells each time one of the rugs is completed! Made from high-quality porcelain, its intricately detailed features are hand-painted by skilled artisans. The building is illuminated using a bulb and standard light cord.

Victorian England, at the time of Charles Dickens, was the center of culture for the world and where many traditions we celebrate today took shape. Its architecture, customs, and history are inherent in the Dickens Village Series from Department 56.