Cotton doll, 'Pochita'

by NOVICA

Product Features

• Handmade by Norma Estrada Carbajal
• Ships from Peru within 10 days
• Not intended for use by children

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 9 x 16 inches ; 8.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• ASIN: B0009G0TY2

Product Description

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Dressed in black with a montera on her head, this lovely doll is set to celebrate one of Cuzco's myriad festivities. Norma Estrada recreates the gala costume with infinite detail, including the rich colors and patent embroidery for which Cuzco is known. Estrada crafts this doll with cotton and dressed her in wool. The montera is card covered in cloth, and finally Estrada hand-paints the doll's cheerful face. "Pochita" makes for an endearing addition to an international doll collection. Care instructions: The doll may be hand washed, except for the her hat, which is made of card. Artisan Info: Norma Estrada was born in Lima on January 15, 1969. She comes from an artistic background and, moved by a desire to capture Peru's customs and traditional costumes, she began to craft dolls in 1994. She has participated in various competitions and exhibitions, "but my biggest challenge is to excel and to care for my children," Norma tells us. "I use cotton, Cuzco ribbons, wool, thread and paint to make my dolls, which I sew on a machine. I tried to teach this craft to my family and other people, but they find it difficult to learn they find it too laborious." "When I sit in front of the sewing machine I feel inspired, and I try to transmit it to my dolls. I create them as I work along,