Vintage Putz Japan Diorama Set of 4 Holiday Collectible Mica Glitter Cellophane

Vintage Holiday Putz Set of 4 Diorama A "putz diorama" refers to a miniature Christmas village display, often featuring small, glittery cardboard houses and a Nativity scene. The term "Putz" comes from the German word "putzen," meaning to clean or decorate, and these displays originated in the 18th century as elaborate religious Nativity scenes made with natural materials. The mid-20th century saw the rise of popular, mass-produced cardboard putz houses, which were often decorated with mica glitter and cellophane windows. *Marked hand-made Japan on 3 of the ornament pieces. d56