The clothing on each doll is purchased then dyed, and sewn by hand, although it would seem difficult to decide which material, what color, and if even there is a pattern, the artist uses. The dolls seem to be dressed in their individual outfits special for that particular doll. The Folk Art doll maker does even go to the extent of placing pieces of authentic jewelry on the completely handmade dolls.
The dolls are highly collectible and full of artistry it is just not captured in the dolls that are mass produced. The artist has a particular fondness of making the Folk Art dolls for others to enjoy, and this is portrayed with a couple dolls sitting upon her lap in the photograph. I am sure with all the time and effort that is put into each and every one of the dolls they are well worth the wait. I actually found humor in the muti purposes of this Folk Art Witch doll she could scare almost any unwanted creatures from a garden, as she sits upon a broom stick, similar to a scare crow with whole lot more fright, or the doll hanging from ones front door, with Halloween right around the corner. This doll definitely has possibility. Especially, keeping the unwanted quest away. Just a Pun; Mr. Collector, yes a witch lives at my front door I did not ask you to come over, she might throw a curse at you , if you are not soon Merrily on your way!
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Yes Witch doll collectors are a very distinguished group, they like their witches beautiful and wicked, as does a folk art Izannah Walker doll collectors. There are as many types of doll collectors as there are leaves on a tree or two, and the same goes for doll makers. Just like my dolls, no two are alike. Oh, and yes, some folks are intimidated by a few of my witches, but they can't all be pretty and they can't all be wicked...So Mote It Be
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Jackie