Not so long ago, I had a love affair with cloth doll making. I spent years burning the midnight oil, honing my craft as I discovered new and exciting techniques that resulted in whimsical little ...

The story behind huggable cloth dolls with perky smiles and big eyes — modern-day cousins of Raggedy Ann and Andy — captured the heart of Maureen Ennis. The handmade dolls are given to children who ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Among porcelain antique dolls, whimsical Kewpies, Barbie dolls and even paper dolls, cloth dolls in the image of African-Americans drew special attention among more than 1,200 ...

It may not seem like it, but doll making and repairs is a giant segment of the craft and toy industry. To reinforce this, simply visit an antique shop that specializes in antique dolls or a retailer ...

Imported dolls, cheap plastic replicas of cartoon characters, and PVC figurines are now passé, and for good reason. Closer home, there is a silent community of sustainable doll makers crafting ...

Clay, terracotta, wood, shellac, dokra, jute, cloth — know about the various types of dolls in Bengal on World Doll Day Dolls made with jute, shellac and terracotta. If you are a millennial and have ...