Dolls of the World Moroccan Barbie

by Barbie

Product Features

• Barbie Doll DOTW Moroccan Barbie is a 1998 Mattel Production
• A Hard to Find Doll
• Includes: 11.5" Barbie Doll comes in a vivid, scarlet and fuchsia robe with a Moorish motif. Several sheer fabrics float from her waist and head, setting off her dar, sienna-toned skin. A pink veil illustrates the Islamic influences in her Native Morocco, as does the gold jewelry on hands, ears, and neck. A forehead charm adorns a chain around her exposed forehead. She is quitethe Muslim princess in this grab, which comes with an appeal that will attract both children and collectors
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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00000ISR2
• Item model number: 21507
• Manufacturer recommended age: 3 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,628 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

The majesty of women of the African continent--the rich colors and patterns they wear, their queenly gaits, the modest yet confident stare--often leaves one spellbound. Moroccan Barbie displays some of those attributes, and what a dreamy, exotic doll she is! She comes in a vivid, scarlet and fuchsia robe with a Moorish motif. Several sheer fabrics float from her waist and head, setting off her dark, sienna-toned skin. A pink veil illustrates the Islamic influences in her native Morocco, as does the gold jewelry on hands, ears, and neck. A forehead charm adorns a chain around her exposed forehead. She is quite the Muslim princess in this garb, which comes with an appeal that will attract both children and collectors. --Diane Beall

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Eye-catcher on the shelf of collectibles, December 3, 1999

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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Dolls of the World Moroccan Barbie (Toy)

Thanks to her soft-bright pink and orange costume (beautiful orange-pink patterened fabric with pink accents), this is the doll everyone sees first. Her face is charming, her skin cafe au lait, slightly darker than Teresa but much lighter than Christie. She is understated on the jewelry: head ornament, necklace, and earrings. The copy on the back of the box encourages people to go read a book about her country.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Authentic?, December 21, 1999

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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Dolls of the World Moroccan Barbie (Toy)

After a little research (National Geographic articles), I would say this costume is what an American designer thought he/she saw when looking at a costume from Fez -- sort of like when people look at Japanese costume and see bell sleeves and fold-over collars that just aren't there! The actual garment is an over-robe split up the front and open on each side to the hip, with the sash around the waist. To the American, this looked like a dress with two hanging panels. And so forth. Non-European DOTW Barbies frequently have authenticity problems because of this perceptual difficulty resulting from designers not really studying up. Still, a lovely doll, and more authentic than the usual Arabian Nights stuff.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I question the authenticity, due to a Moroccan friend's view, July 15, 1999

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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Dolls of the World Moroccan Barbie (Toy)

I work with a Moraccan woman and showed her the doll. She said she has never seen a dress such as the one worn by the doll. Therefore, the question remains: is this dress authentically Moroccan? I am aware that it is a multi-cultural society and that the style of dress may change from region to region. My friend thought perhaps the women may wear this style of dress in Southern Morocco, but wasn't sure. If anyone can enlighten us, we would appreciate it. Otherwise, she is a stunning beauty!