Felt and Embroidery - Look What Can Be Achieved

My Kokeshi Dolls


Kokeshi Japanese dolls originate from northern Japan and are traditionally handmade from wood.  One of the main characteristics of kokeshi dolls is their lack of arms or legs.  I made these gals while I was laid up with the flu.  I really enjoyed the simplicity of working with felt, it is so easy to sew.  These dolls are entirely hand sewn, which was great because I could work quietly away, just me and my cold.

This would be a great craft

 for kids, lots of fun and easy.

A certain amount of imagination

works well and because they 

are hand made and hand sewn 

each doll is unique.  What's
double fun is that 

traditionally the artist

signs each doll.  Isn't that a 


great idea?

There are some great images of traditional Kokeshi dolls here.

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