Handmade fabric doll Plagona

ANCIENT GREEK DOLL PLAGONA
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Fabric Plagona doll model,freehand machine embroidered with decorations from ancient objects.

These dolls are hand made from 100% cotton fabric and freehand machine embroidered with cotton thread. Each one is unique. They are made by "hersin means made by hand" team (Niki and Giorgos) and are designed and handcrafted with great care and attention to detail for a quality end product.

They are an ideal gift for every occasion, or for personal collection.


---------Dimensions--------

Height: 27 cm


---------Materials--------

Fabric: 100% cotton
Filling: 100% polyester
Thread: 100% cotton

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It comes with a handmade box (matchbox) out of recycled carton.

------------Availability--------------

Readily available.


Important notice
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The images are representative of the actual products. These are handmade items and there might be small variations between them. Not be used by children under 3 yrs old. Never leave a small child unattended while playing.



THE STORY BEHIND THE ANCIENT GREEK DOLL

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A religious idol, perhaps holding magical powers, reformed to the most popular toy for girls in ancient Greece.
This is the articulated doll (neurospasto) also known as Plagona. Made out of clay, usually with elaborate hairstyle, beautifully hand drawn, or dressed up with fabric clothing, served as a recreational and educational toy preparing young girls for their role as women later on. They were made in the pottery by hand, the wheel and later on (mainly after 500 ac) using casting techniques. These dolls, favorite toys, were dedicated by the girls to goddess Artemis just before their marriage.