Art Dolls by Du Buh Du Designs

Art Dolls

Here are the eight new dolls that will be available for sale in my Etsy Shop today (December 19th) at 6:00pm Pacific/9:00pm Eastern time. If you are new to my shop updates, please note that you will need to keep refreshing the Etsy Shop page until you see the dolls appear. Dolls are sold on a first come, first serve basis (see my shop policies section regarding pricing, shipping, etc.).  There will be one shipping price for the US which is for Priority mail (tracking + insurance) and should arrive by Christmas eve (according to USPS shipping dates) to those here in the continental U.S. I will issue a refund on all shipping costs that go over the amount of the actual shipping costs. International orders will be sent via First class International w/out insurance (unless requested).

Doll description is listed below (more info on doll construction is listed in my shop policies section). 

Wising you a Merry Christmas and wonderful New Year :)

 

 

~General Doll Description~

These handmade art dolls average about 17.5" in length. The bodice and lining of the skirts are all made from the same antique embroidered cotton silk voile fabric. Their skirts are over-layed with antique cotton tulle and lace. I dyed two of the outfits black and two using Quebracho dye (they appear more coral in these images but are in fact more of a brownish rose, dusty pink color).  As with very old fabrics there is some discoloration, and various holes and creases in these delicate materials.  I left some of those flaws in each of the dolls outfits as it lends to a 'dolls in the attic' look; using vintage/antique fabrics with a history. I sewed antique/vintage metal sequins (new old stock) onto the skirts and they have underskirts made of Italian nylon tulle.

    

The dolls hair is made of wispy English viscose and is adorned with a band of Victorian-era, steel bead trim attached to black silk ribbon. All of the flowers in their hair are vintage stock (velvet, ceramic tipped pips/stamens, forget me nots, lily-of-the valley, etc..), including French handmade linen ones taken from antique wedding favors. Their gloves are painted on as are their ballet flats (tiny silk ribbons wrap around their ankles). Each doll has a tiny hook embedded hook into her back in case you wish to display her on the wall or as a framed piece. Please note that the dolls do not stand on their own and must be propped up carefully when sitting. They should displayed away from sunlight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

{ Shop Update Announcement }

Hello! I'm finishing up a few new dolls for my shop update next Wednesday evening*. I will post photos and descriptions here by Wednesday afternoon (along with info how to purchase my dolls for those new to my shop updates). An email notice will be sent in the coming days to those on my mailing list.  Dolls will ship Thursday the 20th, via USPS Priority mail, in time for arrival by Christmas here in the continental U.S. (international orders will ship First Class and will arrive in the usual time). I encourage you to visit my shop policies section if you have questions about materials, doll construction, pricing, etc. Thank you for your patience!

• If for some reason the update time needs to be amended , I will post that information here asap.