The author’s doll in a Turkmen costume «Girl with a dutar»

The author’s doll in a Turkmen costume «Girl with a dutar», by Nazil Huseynova, brand «Nar».

An author’s doll in a national costume is a link between generations, a carrier of cultural heritage, a traditional costume. An art doll is an element of the interior, a collectible and demonstration item, a reflection of the cultural and historical theme of the national costume.

Target audience: 14-60 years old, ethnic Turkmen, collectors, natives of Turkmenistan, doll galleries.

Technique and materials: The doll is made in a mixed technique, on a metal frame, the body is piled with synthetic fiber. The face and hands are made of polymer clay, the hair is sheep’s wool.

A suit made of hand-woven homespun fabric — ketene. The embroidery on the head robe is made mechanically by hand, the jewelry is made of polymer clay.

Doll’s height: 55 cm Doll weight: 600g