Dear all, it's been a while since I've last posted something here. I'm doing well, and I'm busy making dolls for the seasonal table. those dolls come from the anthroposophy (the founder is Rudolf Steiner), some of you may have heard of it. Steiner created the dolls for pedagogical purposes (they're child-friendly, there're not made of plastic but they're made of natural materials and therefore, nice and soft). Anyhow, I'm making them myself but a friend of mine is making them too. She's been doing this for quite a few years now. She and I came up with a nice idea, and that was, to design a doll that looks a bit like Loreena. So, I designed it, and she made it. This is the result: http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a146/celticmyst_/?act...¤t=Loreena.jpg
I think I will make her a black coat and maybe a harp too to make her complete.
Dear Jeanne, thanks for your compliments I´m glad you like it. A little cottage INDUSTRY, even!!! Hmm... who knows... but then I have to work day and night I guess!
That doll is adorable!!! I love the hair. My hair used to be that color, now time has faded it and grey has taken over. Oh sorry back to your doll... You and your friend have done a fabulous job on her and the meaning behind the doll makes it even more wonderful.
Great job!!! Love, Gina
Posts: 571 | Location: Everett, Washington USA | Registered: November 11, 2006
In Italy these dolls are called "pigotte" and the UNICEF International Association sells them to collect money for needy children all over the world. They are in different colours of the skin and wear different clothes. They are very beautiful, like your doll! I prefer them than modern dolls because that modern are a bit "cold". Like Freesoul, I'd like to be able to make them myself... Mary
I had never heard of the anthroposophy style, and it's really interesting. It feels like they can stimulate children's emotions to emerge spontaneously. I was completely wrong by telling you what I did . At the bottom children reside freedom world until their early teenage, while I was trying nothing, but to lock them up in an adult cage.
Lisette, unfortunately, the two links don't work. Anyway, it's actually great to see a hand-made doll rather than industrial ones. I'd like to be able to make them myself. Best
Posts: 531 | Location: italy | Registered: November 01, 2007
This doll is so cute, Lisette! Sounds as though making her was kind of a 'joint project' between you and your friend. Her hair in particular is quite remarkable! I can hardly wait to see what she looks like with the little harp and/or black coat. (Or both!)
I think it's great that you are involved in making dolls of this sort and that you decided to share photos of the ones you've made yourself here on this forum. Good job!
Hmm--might a little 'cottage industry' be started from such modest beginnings? It's just an idea.
Jeanne
Posts: 37 | Location: Pineywoods of East Texas | Registered: November 10, 2008
Originally posted by Liz_Warrior: Hi Freesoul, I feel like I have to explain you the basics of dolls made in the anthroposophy style. The dolls are originally meant for children to play with, and their faces shouldn't have a very outspoken expression, because the children need to be challenged to put their own emotion in the play. If the doll already has a smiling or sad face, the child can't use his/her fantasy enough. The play is too much directed then!
And, I already had the idea to make a harp myself, to put in her hands, and maybe a nice black coat too. ...
Warm wishes, Lisette
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I takt it even ms McKennitt can't be happy all the time Or maybe that's how she got all her wrinkles (?) You do know, smiling is rather demanding on the face muscles...
Posts: 919 | Location: Denmark | Registered: January 25, 2008
Originally posted by freesoul: That's a good idea, but it would be nicer if you tried to give an expression to her face, i.e. a beautiful smile. The face is so important, she seems a bit impersonal like this. However her hair is unmistakeable Cheers
Hi Freesoul, I feel like I have to explain you the basics of dolls made in the anthroposophy style. The dolls are originally meant for children to play with, and their faces shouldn't have a very outspoken expression, because the children need to be challenged to put their own emotion in the play. If the doll already has a smiling or sad face, the child can't use his/her fantasy enough. The play is too much directed then!
And, I already had the idea to make a harp myself, to put in her hands, and maybe a nice black coat too.
I would like to show you some of the things *I* have made, by the way: This one <http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a146/celticmyst_/kabouterplof.jpg> This <http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a146/celticmyst_/467992538_5_h-Fo.jpg> And this <http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a146/celticmyst_/lisetteslentefee.jpg> (spring fairy)
Ooooh the doll's adorable!! I would love to own one :3
big hugs!!
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Originally posted by Liz_Warrior: Dear all, it's been a while since I've last posted something here. I'm doing well, and I'm busy making dolls for the seasonal table. those dolls come from the anthroposophy (the founder is Rudolf Steiner), some of you may have heard of it. Steiner created the dolls for pedagogical purposes (they're child-friendly, there're not made of plastic but they're made of natural materials and therefore, nice and soft). Anyhow, I'm making them myself but a friend of mine is making them too. She's been doing this for quite a few years now. She and I came up with a nice idea, and that was, to design a doll that looks a bit like Loreena. So, I designed it, and she made it. This is the result: http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a146/celticmyst_/?act...¤t=Loreena.jpg
I think I will make her a black coat and maybe a harp too to make her complete.
What do you think???
Warm wishes to you all, Lisette
Posts: 158 | Location: Föllinge, Sweden | Registered: August 19, 2007
You're very talented!
. At the bottom children reside freedom world until their early teenage, while I was trying nothing, but to lock them up in an adult cage.
