...When chocolate was particularly tasty, five-story buildings — tall, mom and dad — very young, days — long, and year — a great time, we were young... How miraculous and amazing everything was!
To be honest, six years ago, for me, the phrase "a Waldorf doll" meant absolutely nothing. Until I saw these dolls on the Internet and fell in love with them — they were so warm and sincere, honest and simple!
I will very briefly explain the basic essence of Waldorf dolls (who knows it — wait a little, I'll be brief :)). A Waldorf doll is a handmade toy for a child, made of natural materials and according to age-appropriate needs of the child. The older the child, the harder and more detailed the doll is. This is a toy that grows with your child — from a simple, nubby doll for a 1.5 years old silly baby to dolls with detailed faces and lots of clothes with difficult buckles for 6 years old girls and older... :)
Images of Waldorf dolls are based on folk toys — smooth rounded soft shapes, natural materials — wool, cotton, linen, grains (for zernovushkas (talisman dolls) and warming dolls). Their head is a ball of wool wrapped in a special way; the proportions of the body of Waldorf dolls conform to the body proportions of a child. The face has a neutral expression — the child comes up with the emotions of a doll depending on the circumstances.
But, I must say, not only children like these dolls, adults very often buy such "dolls from childhood" for themselves.
In this selection of photographs there are works by famous artisans — charming children's dolls, author's play dolls on the motives of Waldorf dolls. I offer you a small tour in the most wonderful time :)
One of my favorite masters — Daria — PetitGosset (USA, New York)
These adorable dolls are made by Jenn Williams, "Lali Dolls" (USA)
Stunning babies by Megan Mon Petit Frère
Adorable girls by Fabiola — Fig&me (Canada)
I want to note that these are the works of some of the world's most popular and talented artists who make dolls in the Waldorf style. Almost all of their creations are collector's dolls for play that adults buy for .... themselves :)
Thanks for viewing! I wish everyone a good day and let everyone be as a child — easy and simple! Miracles do happen, those doll kids know that it is so :)
With love,
the girl and the aunt Elena Zarovnaya
(Once upon a time there were dolls)