A folk art angel in striped skirt

This angel is a one of a kind folk art doll. My starting point for designing her was looking at old carvings and paintings found in English churches - and also looking through my sketchbooks to see the many ways an angel may appear.

She is made using hand dyed linen and is filled with a mix of British wool and fabric scraps. I only use natural materials in my doll making.

She has a painted 'bodice', gently aged. She wears hand stitched clothing - cotton pantaloons beneath her cotton skirt. She has linen and cotton wings that have been machine quilted and stiffened. On her bodice I have stitched a lovely vintage mother of pearl button.

The angel's hair is British wool, carefully stitched in place. She has a hand stitched face.

She is designed to be displayed hanging on a wall or standing. She has a cotton loop on her back for display-hanging.

The angel will come with a signed tag detailing her materials.

This one of a kind folk art doll is a collector's item and not a toy for small children. She is designed to sit and be a good companion. She would be happy amongst other dolls. She would look special on a larger Christmas tree but is designed with all year round display in mind.

The angel measures approx: 29cm tall

POSTAGE
All dolls will be packaged carefully and sent as small parcels - this does mean I need to charge more for postage than a flat artwork might be. I will make use of recycled materials for packaging, where possible. Thank you for your understanding.

UK: £6 special delivery

Elsewhere: small parcel delivery is £15 tracked airmail