Our collection at The Cottage Shop carries fairy tale favorites including Cinderella. Members will receive notification as new styles arrive and will have the opportunity to purchase before becoming available to the public. If you are not a member, join today and receive $10.00 off your first purchase!
Over the centuries there have been many different adaptations of the Cinderella story. The Brothers Grimm published Aschenputtel which has a magical hazel bush on her mother’s grave instead of a fairy godmother, gold slipper instead of a glass one, and a 3-day festival instead of a Ball. This version ended with Aschenputtel marrying the prince and the step sisters becoming blind.
The oldest known version is the Chinese fairy tale, Ye Xian, from 850 A.D. It tells the tale of a deceased mother that is a reincarnated fish which is cooked and served to Ye Xian by her step mother and step sister. Ye Xian uses the bones to make a wish to have a beautiful dress to wear to the festival. Long story short, the king marries Ye Xian and she forgives her step family.
Poet Giambattista Basile included the story La Gatta Cenerentola in his famous children’s book in 1634. This story is recognized as the first European appearance of Cinderella even before Basile published it.
The most popular version was written by French author, Charles Perrault in 1697 called Cendrillon ou la petite pantoufle de verre which translates to Cinderella; or, The Little Glass Slipper. The unique additions by Charles Perrault includes the fairy godmother, pumpkin carriage, and the glass slipper.
For years to come, Cinderella will continue to appear in cultures all over the world. The development of the minor variations makes this classic fairy tale timeless.
The De Carlini Cinderella in White Christmas Ornament is decorated in a sheer collared long cape with golf embellished dress. Finished with a tiara, this item is the first must have in this collection!
The De Carlini Cinderella Prince Christmas Ornament is dashing in his gold cape with matching hat. This royal blue painted prince compliments our Cinderella!
The De Carlini Cinderella Carriage Christmas Ornament and De Carlini White Silver Cinderella Christmas Ornament are uniquely crafted with glitter accents and eye catching for any Christmas tree!
The De Carlini Cinderella Slipper Christmas Ornament is painted in silver with a gold bow.
The De Carlini Cinderella’s Lady Tremaine Christmas Ornament is painted in an elaborate purple dress with pick ups and roses.
The De Carlini Anastasia Cinderella’s Stepsister Ornament is painted in a pink high neck ball gown with a top hat and feather.
The De Carlini Drizella Cinderella’s Stepsister Ornament is painted in a green and plaid high neck ball gown. She has a wicked facial expression like her two family members!
