Publisher's Synopsis
How To Make Foreign Dolls And Their Costumes is a comprehensive guidebook written by Julienne Hallen that teaches readers how to create dolls from various countries and their traditional costumes. The book provides step-by-step instructions on how to make dolls from different continents, including Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Each chapter focuses on a specific country and provides information on the cultural significance of the dolls and their costumes.The book includes detailed patterns and templates for creating the dolls and their clothing, as well as instructions on how to customize the dolls to reflect different regions within each country. The author also provides tips on selecting fabrics, embellishments, and accessories to make the dolls as authentic as possible.In addition to the practical instructions, the book also includes historical and cultural information about the dolls and their costumes. The author provides insights into the symbolism and significance of the dolls in different cultures, as well as information on the traditional materials and techniques used in creating the costumes.Overall, How To Make Foreign Dolls And Their Costumes is a valuable resource for anyone interested in doll making, cultural studies, or crafting in general. With its detailed instructions and rich cultural insights, this book is sure to inspire readers to create their own unique dolls and costumes from around the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.