From the hands of Carrie Rutherford

Welcome to the Realm of Dragon Folk, an enchanted world of Dragons, Wizards and other fantasy figures springing to life from one Artist's hands; ready to come to life for you ~ our Honored Visitor from afar.

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August 17 - October 6, 2024
Tuxedo, NY

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From the hands of Carrie Rutherford

Welcome to the Realm of Dragon Folk, an enchanting world of handcrafted Sculpture dragons, fairies, and other magical fantasy figures ready to come to life for you, our noble visitor from afar.

Find Us Here
New York
Renaissance Faire

Saturdays, Sundays
& Labor Day
August 17 - October 6, 2024
Tuxedo, NY
  • A Bogswill Elf of the Clan Saddass Editor-In-Chief: The Bloody Chalice Tribune As a dedicated and seasoned journalist in the dynamic “Gonzo” style, Fungus has reviewed "Legend of Dragon Folk ~ Wing Tales", Ms. Rutherford’s first book. In the treasured tradition of this Realm, ALL opinions may be Respectfully Voiced. The Free Press is passionately protected for the good of All! Swarovski Crystal accents 8” high

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  • To be a Gardener - planting seeds in freshly tilled earth - is to understand and acknowledge the natural magic that glows beneath our feet, helping to continuing the circle of life! Swarovski Crystal accents 3 1/2” High

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  • Giggling Gwyn Master Gymnast and Performance Artist All through history, women have taken the stage as performers just as men have done. In Medieval England, these talented, audacious women were called "Glee Maidens". They were among the finest Troubadours, Jongleurs and Gymnasts, usually joined by their male counterparts for partnership, profit, protection on the road & thumping fine entertainment for all. Naturally, the Jesters compete for Gwyn's companionship on stage & off! Swarovski Crystal accents 7 ½” high

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  • Originating in the rugged hills of Scotland, Golf claims dedicated enthusiasts globally, even in this enchanted realm. The Golfing Dragon escapes for a fine day on the links as often as possible! Swarovski Crystal accents 4” High

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  • Dragons are fiercely loyal and protective, so from a perch on a shelf amongst your Books, her focus is on guarding all that is Precious to you. Medium Size, 4 ½” long Swarovski Crystal accents
  • “Gifted hands on a guitar can release the pain in a wounded heart.” A quote from: Zephyr, Master of Musicology and Instruction, Conductor of the Dragon Folk Philharmonic and Musical Theory Guru of Dragon Folk. Swarovski Crystal accents 3 ½” High

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  • This is the first real responsibility a young Dragon is given in Dragon Folk, to be an Emissary of Messages, scurrying to and fro, being helpful to various Dragon Folk citizens. A position of Trust indeed!

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  • The Woodland Elves and Hedgerow Pixies are native to Dragon Folk and are close cousins to the Fairy Clans. The most obvious difference is the absence of Wings, allowing for a firm grounding in their sterling work ethics and practical magic nature. Dedicated workers in the Enchanted Forest, Wild Fields and Kitchen Gardens, they have a passion for providing all manner of Herbs, Berries, Mushrooms, Nuts, Vegetables and Fruits for the community Root Cellars and Pantries, freely available to ALL in Dragon Folk! Hedgerow Pixies and Woodland Elves find balance betwixt work, play and relaxation as all good hedonists should! Swarovski Crystal accents 6” Base, give or take a smidge. Size will vary a bit depending on the design. Order these Classic Personalities OR request in any color combination on the Custom Request Page. Shall we collaborate?
  • Holiday Dragons

    $100.00$300.00
    Imagine your Yule or Christmas Eve in a household of youngling Dragons! Or perhaps you are already familiar? Then Fortunate you are! Filled to overflowing with details, such as the three little dragons climbing in the branches, Candy Canes, Chain Garland, Swarovski Crystal Ornaments, gaily wrapped Gifts...Sugar Plum Enchantment Galore! Swarovski Crystal accents
  • “Whooooo are YOU?” questioned the Caterpillar of Alice in her Wonderland. (Lewis Carroll) Well thankfully, Dragons are not as confusing as Caterpillars…they’re just chillin’! Swarovski Crystal accents 3 ½” High

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  • Tangle D. Threadgoode A Household Pixie of the Clan, Stitch In Time! As Seamstress of Dragon Folk, Tangle D. Threadgoode embodies the soul of all Home and Hearth Caregivers through the ages ~ creating garments and quilts, stitch by loving stitch to provide warmth and protection for Loved Ones under her roof, and Beyond! Swarovski Crystal accents 5” high  

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  • Incense – Cones

    $8.00$46.00
    The Fynest Incense & Fragrant Oils In The Realm, lovingly hand created by makers held in the highest regard by this Humble Artist & the ONLY such used in my Studios & home ~ for the last 20 years! All Food Safe Ingredients & NO petroleum products... Heavenly!
    Relax or invigorate, and adjust your attitude or stimulate your creativity as you grace your home with these lovely scents. Incense for those who enjoy watching graceful smoke curling and dancing; or fragrant oils for those who wish to provide the enchantment of fragrance minus the smoke. Either way, we highly recommend the romance and adventure of experimenting within the world of fragrance. Regular Cone:
    • Pre-bagged - 20 count
    • Bulk - 200-250 ct
    Large Cone:
    • Pre-bagged - 5 count
    • Bulk - 35-40 count
  • Incense – Stick

    $8.00$75.00
    The Fynest Incense & Fragrant Oils In The Realm, lovingly hand created by makers held in the highest regard by this Humble Artist & the ONLY such used in my Studios & home ~ for the last 20 years! All Food Safe Ingredients & NO petroleum products... Heavenly!
    Relax or invigorate, and adjust your attitude or stimulate your creativity as you grace your home with these lovely scents. Incense for those who enjoy watching graceful smoke curling and dancing; or fragrant oils for those who wish to provide the enchantment of fragrance minus the smoke. Either way, we highly recommend the romance and adventure of experimenting within the world of fragrance. Regular Sticks:
    • Pre-bagged - 20 count
    • Bulk - 100 count
    Large Sticks:
    • Bulk - 25 count
  • Every Soul needs a friend who is a Good Listener and will never reveal one’s secrets. Mushrooms are well versed in the Art of Listening, and Dragons know this! Swarovski Crystal accents 3 1/2 - 4 1/2” high 
  • An Itty Bitty Dragon is perched a-top of a cone incense burner mushroom, the better to see the landscape when one is so very small. Incense smoke curls up from inside through the top of the cap. Mushroom lifts and Cone Incense is placed underneath in a Brass Incense Cup. About 6 ½” high Swarovski Crystal accents * I created this design for use with "The Finest Incense In The Realm" ~ Small size Cones. Hand crafted with all food safe ingredients, it is the ONLY incense I use in my own home and studios and is what I use to test every Clever Cone Incense Burner that I create. Other incense MAY burn hotter due to chemical additives and cause damage to your little friend. I include several FREE samples with each Request. Order in bulk for some nifty savings!
  • Only 2 1/2" high and guaranteed to make even Grumpy Pants adults speak in sweet goofy voices because "They're so CUTE!" I hear this many times a day while participating in Fine Art Shows ~ from little kids to the biggest, baddest dudes imaginable! As a reward for life lessons learned so very well (in their small span of years!) the Itty Bitty Dragons have Earned Their Wings ~ I'm SO Proud of them! Small Size2 ½” Swarovski Crystal accents.
  • Every Soul needs a friend who is a Good Listener and will never reveal one’s secrets. Pumpkins are well versed in the Art of Listening, and Dragons know this! Swarovski Crystal accents 2 ½” high
  • Jack O' the Green - A true Spirit of the Wood, protecting all things green and growing ~ made famous in myth, tale and song, through all the ages long! Swarovski Crystal accents 7” – 8” high

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  • John Barleycorn ~ "There were three men come out of the West, their fortunes for to find..." With these first few lines, John Barleycorn raises his Wood Flute & creates a most wondrous Song! As energetic & graceful music flows from his soul, so does the magic, golden elixir flow from his 'Still! So raise a glass Lads & Lasses...John Barleycorn lives on in Dragon Folk!

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  • Many a youngster (and oldster) has found purpose and direction in martial arts pursuits and disciplines – when the Master is found who meets the need. “If your temper rises, withdraw your hand. If your hand rises, withdraw your temper.” Chojun Miyagi 3 1/2" High

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  • It will come as no surprise to Grannies through history, that Knitting has vast health benefits…as well as the practical magic of providing cozy, colorful warmth against a sharp mid-Winter Chill. Knit on, fiber artisans! Swarovski Crystal accents 3 ½” High

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  • Tales and Illustrations by Carrie L. Rutherford Witness a day in the life of three young dragons, determined to earn their Wings. The opportunity to win that precious, responsibility laden commodity is within their grasp ~ provided, they can convince the mighty Wizards of Dragon Folk to bestow the honor!

    From protecting and caring for our Natural World, to the joyful beauty of Literacy, to the importance of Family Love and Honor, and forgetting one’s own needs in service to another, the Wizards (even “Old Scratch”!) allow these bright and lively Dragon siblings to discover inner strengths and the beginnings of…Wisdom, perhaps?

    These tales, meant to be read to children, will charm their parents, or anyone who used to be a child.

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  • “Liberty is the double-sided coin of Freedom and Responsibility. It is never Anarchy.” A quote from: Ranel, Wizard of Library Arts, Historian and a gifted Storyteller of the Dragon Folk Realm. Viva la Liberte and Happy Independence Day, America! Swarovski Crystal accents 4” High

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  • Miss Lucinda Mudbanks ~ Master Potter and Stone Builder Highly talented in all manner of clay vessel building, glaze chemistry and stone engineering, she is the only troll known to possess a creative soul. Lucy has been ostracized by the other Trolls for most of her long life. Being misunderstood has taken its toll, adding a curmudgeonly veneer of the curmudgeon, barely concealing Miss Lucy’s tender heart. One of the original Denizens, she plays a major role in Carrie L. Rutherford’s book, “Legends of Dragon Folk ~ Wing Tales”. Swarovski Crystal accents 6”- 6 ½” high  

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  • Minikin Wizards Wielding Full Size Magic with lots of details! Smaller in stature and a lower price than full size figures. Swarovski Crystal accents 4 1/2" to 6 ½” high
  • The Keepers of our Dreams, Horizons and Incense Magic! Each includes a Brass Cone Incense Burner. Have not yet earned their Wings, but with proper schooling and determined dedication ~ they shall! Sitting up or lying down. Swarovski Crystal accents Medium size, 3 ¼”
  • A New Baby to love and nurture? What a brilliant Grace gifted to this poor old universe. Deep gratitude is offered to the medical pros who assist with skill, knowledge and heart. Welcome To The World, Little One! Swarovski Crystal accents 3 ½” High

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  • Nutmeg Twistytoes Woodland Elf of the Clan Spicemist Resident Fairy Tale Critic and Tenured Professor of Journalism As a dedicated journalist and talented storyteller, Nutmeg cherishes the Fourth Estate and the 1st Amendment to the American Constitution. Pressure her to bend facts to placate corrupt Autocrats at your peril, for her gentle appearance belies the fierceness of her heart and Quill. In the treasured tradition of this Realm, ALL opinions may be Respectfully Voiced and The Free Press is passionately protected for the good of All! Feather Quill Swarovski Crystal accents 6 – 6 ½” high

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  • Master Wizard of the Dark Arts One of the few curmudgeons native to Dragon Folk, Old Scratch has a resentful, cranky attitude. He provides a contrast to the positive images of the other denizens and the opportunity for all to learn pathways toward understanding and peacefully coexisting with those of similar personality. How else can one see the difference and therefore the value of each? One of the original Denizens, he plays a major role in Carrie L. Rutherford’s book, “Legends of Dragon Folk ~ Wing Tales”. With Glass Tea Light Holder, books of Spells, Potions, & Dark Arts History. A Smokey Quartz Crystal tops his Staff. Swarovski Crystal accents 6 ½” – 7 ½” high As with all Characters, Denizens and Designs ~ if changes in color or form are your desire, pop on over to the Custom Page!  

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  • Papa Lobo

    $240.00
    Papa Lobo - King of the Bohemina and Master of Faire Trade and Commerce. Papa Lobo presides over a large and boisterous clan, much given to traveling. They bring their homes with them while traveling the globe, rather than tying hearts and hearths to a single place. Though the Bohemina love to make commerce a game; Papa Lobo insists his people deal fairly in all business ventures. But the Family is far more important to him than mere business. Watching his grandchildren at play with a good bowlful of Incense in his pipe is as good as Life can be! Swarovski Crystal accents 7” – 8” High  

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  • Oh, the yummy confections an expert Pastry Chef can create! Creamy, flakey, crispy - sweet, tart and savory – all in their proper space and balance. Bravo! Swarovski Crystal accents 4 ½” High

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  • Phoebe Meadowsweet - Wizard of Household Organization Even in the Wondrous and Magical Realm of Dragon Folk, the house cleaning must be done! Fortunately, Miss Phoebe shows her love for family and friends by keeping every nook and corner bright, shiny, and free of dust bunnies. Her approach to these tasks is philosophical in nature, as she often can be found contemplating the Zen of Scrubbing. 6 ½” – 7” high Swarovski Crystal accents As with all Characters, Denizens and Designs ~ if changes in color or form are your desire, pop on over to the Custom Page!  

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  • To capture a moment in time is the goal. Combine the illusive elements of artistic vision and talent with a camera, a bit of luck and…Voila! Dragon Photographic Magic! Swarovski Crystal accents 3 ½” High

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  • With mild stomach butterflies, in a magnificent ballroom, seated at a Baby Grand, the Pianist Dragon uses the beat of their heart as an invisible metronome as preparation to begin the Recital…and thanks the Stars for being a musician! Swarovski Crystal accents 3 ½” High, Oval Base

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  • Jazz, R & B, Country, Rock…Keyboard is essential for it all. Unplug and it move into the bus with all the other gig equipment and the Band members! Swarovski Crystal accents 3 ½” High 6” Oval Base

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