Rag dolls have been around a long time. These dolls were originally made by mothers from scraps of fabric and cotton lying around the house. Inspired by this, I make rag dolls made from high quality materials that are simple, yet easy to maintain. These dolls can last a lifetime, and may even be handed down to your next generation. A lot of detail goes into these dolls. Faces are hand-painted, hair is applied by hand, and the dress the doll wears is hand-stitched from vintage gingham cotton fabrics. Each doll is guaranteed to be unique! These Rag Dolls stand about 15" tall, and their arms span a distance of 12". The head is 2.5" in diameter, and the body is 3" wide in some areas. Their legs are about 7.5" long, and arms extend about 6.5".
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I am an industrial designer with a home workshop near Philadelphia, PA. I am a mother of two little boys, and a maker of things whenever I have a free hand.
I work with natural materials to create functional and meaningful pieces that will last a lifetime or longer. I allow the natural materials to "be themselves," or I let their natural characteristics become the character of the finished piece.
My pieces are sold in local boutiques and museum shops, as well as online.
Learn more about me and the materials I use on my website: ardenandjames(dot)com.
Todd
For Organic Rag DollsBri took the time to make this project special because she knew how much it meant to me and I really feel like a lot of love and care went into the whole process. Im really happy with the results.
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