I created three Story Dolls to take to NIADA, the Dragon (which you have seen in the August 6th post) , the Seahorse, and the Butterfly.
As you know, I love the story behind the Chinese children's hats, I was fortunate enough to add to my collection the book of Stories of Chinese Children's Hats by Phylis Lan Lin. I hold this book very close to my heart because it took many months to locate a (used) copy since it is not longer published but I do cherish it! So when creating my Story Dolls, I take that special feeling and try bring that sentiment to my dolls.
The Dragon Story Doll is a traditional piece, which I love because it has the foundation of what these hats are all about. While the Seahorse and the Butterfly are my creation of what I would make for my child.
I am very fortunate, both of these dolls went to favored collectors who hold some of my other pieces!
The Seahorse
My husband and I both dive and more recently in the last few years, we see (or should I say find after hunting for a bit) Seahorses. They are in grassy and somewhat shallow areas and blend in so beautifully to their surroundings-that is why I choose soft watery colors...
the male carries and delivers the eggs.
So I made a pair- notice the entwined tails!
So I made a pair- notice the entwined tails!
Notice the lining- of copper and blue tone silk
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Vest opens to the Story (of the Butterfly)
one side in English the other in Chinese
and no...I do not read and write Chinese-
I had it translated!![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBxs9ldKoFm-W1eD3UT8kVQAaPBTm4TB8HE4nm86gKm8EaH7R9LhHW9kv3-0RM_yGOojRqwnySahbUc-Da9lFB76ux_4QVOKaKXRVJGfB93Rls89lJ0RIjoYv1l3SgLOshugnNlAODgaM/s400/Butterfly+Story+Girl+open+sm.jpg)
Close up
Hat close up
Very close up of embroidered Butterfly
one side in English the other in Chinese
and no...I do not read and write Chinese-
I had it translated!
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Close up
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