Al Johara

Salaam, peace!

Here in Qatar, the following name is quite popular.

Al Johara

(meaning: the jewel)

 The damsels are often in dresses,

so I wanted a change with this doll.

Crocheted hat by my daughter!

Details...



Shamsa

Shamsa

(meaning: sunshine)

Lovely canary yellow chequered dress

and golden straps.

As usual this damsel carries a diary with her

in her sweet felt bag.



Belle

Salaam/Peace everyone!

Been AWOL for a while but I have a real beauty for you.

Belle

(meaning: a beautiful girl or woman)

Been wanting to make her for a while.

So happy to have completed her.

Lovely curls!

Handstitched golden shoes.

Love the fabric and embroidery.

Of course a rose had to be included somewhere!

Hope you like her as much as I do!

Merida (Special Edition)

Salaam, peace!

I've been meaning to make this new damsel

for many months now, so I'm delighted to

have finished one for you all.

My version of 'Brave's'

Merida

(meaning: one who has achieved a high place of honour)

I enjoyed making her!

The arrow bag hidden beneath all that hair!

Sweet face, embroidered eyes and freckles.

Close-up of details.

Her accessories!

She'll be available at my stall next month, inshaAllah.



3 Special Edition damsels!

Greetings!

Been occupied with 3 Special Edition

dolls for you. Look at these beauties

mashaAllah!

That's right, these damsels LOVE dressing up

as mermaids!

First meet...

Sireen

(meaning: mermaid)

Tail off...

...tail on!

I adore her wool dreads.

Sweet face.

Close up of her tail.

Now meet her friend...

Jumaana

(meaning: silver pearl)

Look at all that hair.

It takes a while separating each strand of wool,

but it really is worth it!

Adorable!

and finally meet their friend...

Safina

(meaning: ship)

Her hair reminds me of coral.

So there you have it.

They'll be waiting for new homes tomorrow at

Torba Farmers Market from 8am to 6pm.