Cotton and porcelain dolls, 'Lanna Flirts' (pair) Collectibles Dolls 
Famed for their beauty and
elegance, the people of Lanna are vividly personified by this
charming couple. Lanna women usually wear a sabai across the
chest, over their coat, and a sarong. Suwit Suthamtha captures
every minute detail, including makeup and bright yellow flowers on
her hair, adding a coquettish touch with her jewelry. The
men wear loose-fitting pants and a bright coat, reminiscent of
old Myanmar (Burmese) fashion. 150 years ago, Lanna was
ruled by their own king. They were renowned for their
charm and interest in older cultures. Mae-ying refers to
the Lanna women of polite and graceful charm - always
beautiful and elegant, as reflected by Suthamtha's doll. These
dolls are entirely hand-crafted by Suthamtha. They feature a wire
skeleton and a ceramic body to facilitate movement into a
desired pose. The woman's face is shaped of porcelain while
the man's is made of ceramic. Their expressive faces are
delicately painted by hand. The clothes are recreated from cotton
and Dacron cloth; the jewelry is made of aluminum and
colorful plastic beads. 70% cotton, 30% Dacron.
Price: $52.95 |
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