Even as a child I remember wanting an Indian doll dressed in a saree (saree is a traditional garment for women in India and is usually 5 yards long and is draped beautifully around the body). I did have some dolls back then but they were "baby" dolls. When I was 6 my friend Sita's grandma taught me to make dolls with palm tree leaves. (one long section of a leaf can be used to make one doll). I guess that I must have made at least 2 of them each week. To dress them in "saree" and the blouse I used pieces of my mother's old sarees. I used black thread for hair and my mom's eyebrow pencil for her eyes. Those dolls were so beautiful- I do remember.
On a subconscious level I think my venture into making dolls the second time around is to actually duplicate that level of happiness and satisfaction with my creations. I am not so sure if I can ever get there- aah such sweet sweet childhood.
My friend Purna's mom visited me a couple of weekends ago and brought me this beautiful doll from India. This doll has a wire armature wrapped up in cotton batting and a layer of pink yarn. The face is cloth over some kind of mask. I love the face painting and the hair is beautiful. Don't you love the ornaments? They are all custom made for her! Nice.......
5 comments:
What a beautiful doll and how sweet of your friend's mother for bringing her to you.
Wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to view our work with the uncritical eyes of a child? As a child we are so quick to see the beauty in everything, but as adults the faults in our work is often all we see.
Peace-
Linda
This doll is beautiful. Where did your friend get it from? I have seen several of this type of dolls in India but I am always disappointed with the face paintings but this one is done so beautifully. I love the eyes especially.
Thanks Linda and Shashi for your comments about the Indian doll. Shashi, my friend's mom lives in Bangalore so she must have bought it there as well. I love the brown eyes which I seldom use for my dolls. Maybe I should try it next time. Hugs.....heera
She looks like a dancer from Kerala .
She is so beautiful.Her face, hair style,complexion, eyes, everything beautiful ! I don't think you can get such dolls in Hyderabad.
This is a beautiful doll. Are you going to bring her to doll club? I agree, the face is very sweet.
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