Not so long ago, I had a love affair with cloth doll making. I spent years burning the midnight oil, honing my craft as I discovered new and exciting techniques that resulted in whimsical little ...

One of your dolls is dressed in patriotic red, white and blue, and she has a heart-shaped flag on her chest. Tell us about her. I made her about a year after 9/11. It was such a sad remembrance, and ...

The story behind huggable cloth dolls with perky smiles and big eyes — modern-day cousins of Raggedy Ann and Andy — captured the heart of Maureen Ennis. The handmade dolls are given to children who ...

African doll makers often use traditional techniques passed down through generations. These methods involve using locally ...

The history of cloth fabric dolls stretches back to ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire. The history of cloth fabric dolls stretches back to ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire. During the late 1800s, ...

It may not seem like it, but doll making and repairs is a giant segment of the craft and toy industry. To reinforce this, simply visit an antique shop that specializes in antique dolls or a retailer ...

Clay, terracotta, wood, shellac, dokra, jute, cloth — know about the various types of dolls in Bengal on World Doll Day Dolls made with jute, shellac and terracotta. If you are a millennial and have ...