DESERT DOLLS

More single strand Desert Dolls!  Our whimsical village gals are ready to brighten up your day in these OOAK fun Kutchi dolls neckpieces.  Hand made in the desert villages of western India, these gals are wearing kitschy kutchi floral printed dresses, scarves, and jewelry. These Kutchi village dolls necklaces are strung on more colorful, handworked kantha baubles. These two in particular have smaller scale quilted fabric baubles. Both are 29" in length, with a single 3" or 4" doll. These statement neckpieces are super light weight.  You won't even know you have it on. These two have names: Tara has a black and red costume. Her name means “star” in Sanskrit and she is believed to possess the ability to guide followers, like a star, on their spiritual path. She's a bit smaller, at 3" long. Ritu is wearing purple, green and burgundy, and she has a feminine name that means "season" or "era" in Sanskrit- a beautiful and evocative word that reflects the changing of the seasons.  A taller gal: 4" long. Be sure to watch the video below of the maker/creator of these fabulous pieces of art.  Neelam Khatri, hales from a village very nearby the one where the Harijan community makes these dolls. We all grew up with dolls of some sort; these are hers.