motankа-dolls

Motanky / knotted dolls (a kind of hand made dolls) - is an old folk dolls, is not just a Ukrainian souvenirs, it is a symbol of the hearth and the guardian of the Ukrainian family. Since ancient times, every mother did motanka for their children. Over time, these dolls have disappeared because they were replaced by factory-PUPS and the need for handmade doll simply disappeared. But not for a long time! Today motanky are mainly collection dolls. read more >>>