Paper Art Doll

A unique art doll inspired by a childhood memory. Do you remember the paper dolls we used to cut out and assemble with brads? A few years back I was inspired to create a textile version of this doll- delicately assembled from various machine embroidered parts. Each doll's head and shoulders are stitched in metallic gold, crimson red, and dark brown embroidery threads. She gets embroidered, turned and hand stuffed with cotton- then is pressed flat and embellished with a hand smocked cloth skirt. Due to fragility or removable parts, this item is not a toy.

About Skippy Cotton: Skippy Cotton is a thoughtful, ever-growing collection of whimsical textile decor items and garments. Inspired by a love of old imagery and storytelling, using techniques that combine illustration and embroidery to create well-made keepsake items to calm and inspire young hearts. Every item is designed by artist Emma Mierop in Bloomfield, New Jersey and handmade with love in New Delhi, India.