Tempest is a Gothic style Calliope rag doll. She wears a Victorian inspired red velvet dress with a petticoat made from upcycled fabric harvested from a woman's dress, a skirt lining and a man's business shirt. Her hair is made from acrylic wool and styled in two bunches.
Tempest is 19 inches (48cm) tall. Her body is made from linen that has been crushed and hand dyed in tea to give it a sublte mottled, decaying look.
Tempest's features are hand embroidered. She has button eyes and her arms are attached with buttons so she is not suitable for under 3 years.
Calliope rag dolls made by doll artist Samantha Pearson are individually handcrafted in Australia. They are very soft making them nice to sleep with and would make a lovely companion for any boy, girl or adult.
Each Calliope doll is one-of-a-kind with a unique hand embroidered face. No two are the same although occasionally a set of sisters are made who resemble each deals other. Their hair and wardrobes are created from upcycled vintage fabrics and findings. Each doll has her own wardrobe and accessories designed and handmade especially for her. Calliope dolls bodies are based on an 1800's antique rag doll pattern. They are handcrafted from new soft linen and stuffed with new sustainable 100% corn fiber.
A Gothic style Calliope doll is currently on display in the Sydney Powerhouse Museum in an exhibit entitled "Upcycling".
Pricing: Every Calliope doll and her wardrobe takes many hours to create. The pricing varies depending upon how long the doll takes to complete, how complex her hair and facial features are and the contents of her wardrobe.
Care: Calliope rag dolls are designed for gentle play only. Care must be taken when dressing them. They can be spot cleaned.
Product code: Tempest: Handcrafted Calliope deals Cloth Rag Doll Vintage Upcycled OOAK Vegan 18 inches