Waldorf Dolls
In these times of synthetic craze and hype about everything unnatural, it is indeed heartening to hear about something natural. Waldorf dolls is one such item that is made out of natural materials and made in such a manner that there is a lot of scope for the purchaser of such dolls to give it distinct identities. The finish of these dolls is left pretty vague so much so that even the sex is not known and it is left up to the young child for whom these dolls are meant for to give full vent to its creative imagination and lend it a form that is special to the child. These dolls have become very popular mainly due to their low cost of manufacture and the fact that they allow so much of creative freedom in a child. It is indeed a source of great accomplishment and achievement for the child, when it is able to fashion out something out of nothing and it is for the parents to encourage this freedom of expression in their children by making available all necessary resources to make that happen. Parents will also carry with them a positive feeling that they have contributed to the learning of their child in a manner that is without danger and within their budget.
So what is it that makes Waldorf dolls different from the other more popular ones in the market?
- These are hand made with natural elements like cotton and wool stuffing.
- Since they are hand crafted, they often carry the maker’s love and dedication within them, which is very different from the dolls churned out by machines in the factory.
- These dolls convey a feeling of warmth and snugness due to the materials used making them ideal for small children.
- The ones made for infants do not need to be dressed since the body itself is covered with attractive colored fabric
- The variety available is good from very simple babies to more advanced dolls complete with button joints.
While the most basic one is the bunting baby, which can be put together pretty quickly, more advanced dolls with arms and legs without any joints are equally popular with children. Parents are finding such dolls ideal gifts for their children as they are able to garner the additional resources pretty easily in today’s times. The internet, books and other word of mouth information on these dolls have made it very convenient for parents to gift Waldorf dolls to their children, knowing fully well that they encourage creativity and are harmless. It is also a good idea to check with local craftsmen and stores that hold classes for such a hobby. They are quite affordable and you could pick up some skills that would save you a lot of time that you would have otherwise spent in learning them from books or the internet. You will also benefit from the experience of making new friends at such workshops.
It is also useful to look around the popular resale markets for better variety of resources that may have become available, thanks to the growing popularity of these dolls with time.
