Oktoberfest decoration – dirndl silhouette V1 in poplar plywood

The invitations to your Oktoberfest evening have gone out. The table is still bare. And you're looking for a motif that says traditional dress and party mood straight away. That's exactly what this wooden dirndl is made for. It's a clearly recognisable dirndl silhouette in poplar plywood. You can paint it, stick things on it or simply use it as it is. That gives your decorations a theme – without much effort.

What changes for you

• Your table and party decorations get a recognisable traditional-dress motif straight away. The silhouette shows a classic dirndl dress that everyone recognises at first glance.
• You can start crafting, painting or decorating right away. The wood comes untreated in its natural state. It takes paint, glue and oils well.
• You'll find the right size for every idea, from a small table scatter piece to a large single figure. You can choose the height from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You can carry on working comfortably without any sanding. The laser cut leaves smooth edges that don't splinter.
• You can plan bigger projects with ease, whether a children's party, a club fête or shop decorations. The silhouette is available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.

Why this dirndl silhouette makes a difference

A ready-made decoration always looks like the ones everywhere else. A wooden blank, on the other hand, becomes your own piece. In your colours, with your lettering, to suit your party. Use it as a place card on the Oktoberfest table, as a gift tag or as a motif in the shop window. The dirndl brings Bavarian party mood wherever you want it. And it looks like real, natural wood rather than something off the shelf.

Material & finish

The silhouette is laser-cut from 3 mm poplar plywood. This gives it the typical brown edge, which outlines the motif with a fine contour. The edges are smooth and the finish is clean. You'll feel it as soon as you hold the cutout. The wood is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. So you can paint, oil or decorate it however you like. Wood is a purely natural material. It varies in shade, shows a lively grain and may have small knots. That makes every piece unique. Every dirndl is made in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: poplar plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: Dirndl V1 (classic dirndl dress silhouette)
• Height: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 7.5 cm
• Cutting method: laser-cut, with the typical brown edge and smooth edges
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden dirndl

• Crafting with children before Oktoberfest: each child paints their own dirndl. In the end, a colourful garland of one-off pieces hangs above the table.
• As a place card at a Bavarian evening: write a name on it and lean it against the glass. Your guests will find their seats with a smile.
• On a gift for fans of traditional dress: a small dirndl on a ribbon instead of an ordinary bow. The parcel shows from the outside that it's something special.
• In the café, bakery or at the market stall during the festival season: silhouettes in the window or on the counter show your Oktoberfest offer at a glance. They're quick to put up, with no big rearranging.
• For club parties and larger festivals: with the sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100, you can decorate tables, stalls or craft stations. No need to reorder piece by piece.

Good to know about the dirndl

The word "Dirndl" comes from the Bavarian "Dirn", a word for a young girl. The dirndl dress was originally simple workwear before it became festive traditional dress. Today, hardly any other motif stands for Oktoberfest, church fairs and Bavarian festivals like this silhouette. That's why it works as a decoration wherever you want a traditional-dress atmosphere.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do. Store the untreated wood in a dry place and keep it away from constant moisture. Then the silhouette will keep its shape and look good for a long time. If you paint or oil it, you give the surface extra protection and your own colour.

Options & what's included

• Height of your choice: 5 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• The untreated wooden cutout is delivered in its natural state – without paints or decorative accessories

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the dirndl or stick things on it? Yes. The wood is untreated and neither varnished nor glazed. You can paint it, glue things on, coat it or oil it.

Why does the cutout have a brown edge? The silhouette is laser-cut. This creates the typical brown edge that outlines the motif. The edges are smooth.

Do all cutouts look exactly the same? The shape is identical, the wood is not. As a natural material, it varies in shade and may show fine textures or small knots. Every piece is unique.

How wide is the dirndl at the height I choose? As a guide: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 7.5 cm. The proportions stay the same across all sizes.

Where does the cutout come from? From our own production: every dirndl is laser-cut in Pößneck, Thuringia.

This cutout is made for the moment your guests step up to the decorated table. The party starts before the first pretzel is passed round. Just choose your height and quantity – you design the rest.