Vintage Handmade Folk Art Cloth Doll Mother Baby Embroidered Face Ethnic For Sale

Rare Vintage Handmade Folk Art Mother & Child Doll

Extraordinary vintage handmade cloth doll depicting a mother holding her baby. This remarkable piece of folk art features beautiful hand-embroidered details and appears to be crafted entirely from natural fibers. A truly unique and culturally significant textile art piece!

Condition:

• Pre-owned vintage condition showing honest age and use

• Natural fiber materials show expected aging, discoloration, and fragility

• Some fraying and wear to textiles throughout

• Loose threads visible in various areas

• Embroidery remains largely intact with vibrant colors

• Structurally complete with all elements present, soft flat body (fiber?)

• Display piece - handle with care due to age and delicate materials

Construction & Materials:

• Entirely handmade from natural fibers

• Appears to be cotton, burlap/jute, cheesecloth, and woven textiles

• Hand-embroidered facial features in colorful thread (pink, blue, red, yellow)

• Mother figure holds smaller baby/child figure with embroidered face

• Intricate wrapped/woven construction techniques

• Braided fiber hair details

• Natural tan, cream, and brown color palette

• Layered textile dress/garment construction

Measurements:

• Height (body): Approximately 9.5 inches

• Total height with dress: Slightly longer

Cultural & Historical Significance:

This doll appears to be a piece of ethnic folk art, possibly from:

• Indigenous/tribal textile art

• Mid-20th century or earlier

• Handcrafted using traditional weaving and wrapping techniques

• Likely made as a cultural artifact, folk art piece, or souvenir

Perfect For:

• Folk art collectors

• Ethnic textile and fiber arts collections

• Museum-quality displays

• Cultural artifact collections

• Primitive/handmade doll collections

• Anthropological interest

• Decorative display

This remarkable piece tells a story of traditional craftsmanship and cultural heritage. The mother-and-child motif and intricate handwork make this a truly special and collectible item!

Please examine all photos carefully as they are part of the description. Sold as-is in vintage condition.

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