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$44.95
This is very cute set of 3 Belarusian flax dolls representing Musical Family Band completely handmade out of flax in Belarus. The base and the body of the dolls are handmade out of strong cardboard and wood. The heads are made out of birch wood and the faces are hand painted. The set has amazing details made out of fabric, wood and straw (see pictures). Sizes: Violin player 8H x 2.5W x 2T''; Balalaika player 4H x 2W x 2T'' and Singer 4.25H x 2W x 2T''. Excellent vintage condition. The Flax Dolls (flax is the plant of which linen is made) are made in the Western part of the former USSR, in Belarus. The name of the region is translated into English as White Russia. From ancient times people who lived in this former USSR territory grew a lot of FLAX. They made linen out of this plant and made white clothes. That is why this part of Russia got the name White Russia. Women decorated FLAX blouses and skirts with very beautiful embroidery. Such things are still popular in White Russia. At present time people in Belarus grow a lot of flax. The factory where the flax dolls are made is very small. Since the flax dolls are so intricate, the procedure of making them takes a lot of time, because of that they are limited. You have to have a very high skill to make the FLAX dolls. They are completely hand made with many details: braids, hats, shoes, and even socks. They are dressed in traditional Russian clothes. For hundreds of years the FLAX dolls have been nice toys for children. Especially popular among kids were large dolls, because they are like younger sisters for kids. The FLAX dolls are very unusual, they are interesting collectible items and they are great gift idea. Ship from Texas in 2 business days.
