Traces the history of dolls from early Egyptian times and details the creations of many types of dolls and doll houses

Surveys the history of dolls and dollmaking from around the world from primitive rag-and-wood figures to extravagantly detailed dolls

Presents an introduction to dollmaking, looking at the materials and tools needed to make, decorate, and clothe cloth and wooden dolls, and including instructions for twelve dolls, each of which illustrates a different dollmaking technique.

Dollmaking has caught the imagination of people all over the world for centuries. And today, the fascination remains as great as ever. The Complete Book of Dollmaking shows you how to create your own collection of dolls without using expensive equipment and materials. The dolls range from charmingly naive cloth dolls and traditional peg dolls with painted faces, to elegant dolls with porcelain bisque heads, made in a similar style to the coveted Jumeau bebes of France. Now you too can make a doll that may become a collector's item or, at least, an antique of the future. There are delightful colour photographs throughout the book, depicting both traditional and modern, innovative and inspirational dolls, made by leading dollmakers from around the world. This beautiful book will guide and inspire you to try this satisfying and absorbing craft.