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  • African and Slavic dolls. From Voodoo to Motanka.

    September 26, 2024 / 1,471 Comments

    Ritually made Dolls are infused with life by their makers. In Africa, just like in the Slavic tradition, dolls are meant to be used for someone who needs help, though the definition of that help can vary from person to person.

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  • Motanka – Talisman Doll for Love, Passion, Courage, Well-being, and Prosperity.

    May 18, 2023 / 2,307 Comments

    What is a Motanka Doll? Motanka doll is a handmade doll popular in Ukraine, Belarus, Poland and Russia. She is created with natural fabrics, often beautifully ornamented materials commonly made back in the day, and materials that hold special personal meaning to the maker – in modern terms, she is recycled artistic self-expression. Created without sewing nor waste, technically by reusing, upcycling and revaluing fabrics, and generally in a smooth, delicate manner with a positive mindset only !  We could still find traces of such a tradition in all parts of the Earth, in many cultures: “Martisor” in Romania and Moldova, “Martenici” in Bulgaria, baby comforter “Träumerle” in certain regions of Germany, faceless dolls in Mexico and in the Dominican Republic,…

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    African and Slavic dolls. From Voodoo to Motanka.

    September 26, 2024

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    October 27, 2022

    Baba Yaga – Talisman Doll Workshop

    October 19, 2022
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