Tin Soldiers, Toys & Dolls

Handmade Motanka Doll, Motanka Doll, Ukrainian Souvenir, Motanka, Talisman Doll, Amulet Doll, For Marriage, Motanka for Marriage, Amulet Dimensions: height-26cm=10.2" width-13cm=5.1" depth-11cm=4.3" A doll for marriage is supposed to be made without hands and with an odd number of collars.(this doll has 7 collars) The difference between a protective doll for marriage is that it has no arms, and its neck is very long with a lot of collars. The absence of hands meant that the woman behind her husband would not do the hard work and the husband would carry her in his arms. Each collar personified a certain quality that the chosen one would have. Their number must be odd. Tying a collar to a doll, the girl thought of a desired character trait on it, for example, kindness, honesty, nobility, wisdom, dignity. The doll was supposed to be dressed up in bright clothes, with patterns and embroidery. The headdress should also be noticeable, it could be a silk scarf, a beaded rim or even a crown. Hair was made long and braided. Motanka is unique Ukrainian folk doll,symbol of beauty and long life, health and wealth. A skirt symbolizes the earth; a shirt represents three dimensions of time - past, present and future; embroidery and beads - symbolize the abundance; headwear - symbolizes the link with the sky. It will serve as a guard for your home and protect you from adversity and evil eye. All details also handmade. Made of new natural fabric.