I haven't made any felt goodies in a really long time! Happy to share this cute new dolly with you.
She's the second lone like this. Inspired by my collection of vintage Japanese pose dolls and bunka dolls! Topped off with vintage embroidered trim and a polka dot ribbon.
I've also included a red crocheted basket with a little blue paper flower!
She's available here in my Shoeflower Etsy shop!
xoxo
Showing posts with label bunka. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bunka. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Friday, February 20, 2009
My First Bunka
Whenever I obsess over something, I always try to see if I can make it myself. A few years ago, I was obsessed with my pretty mohair sweaters! I taught myself how to crochet, and now I can crochet anything, with or without a pattern.
Now, I have been obsessed with Bunka dolls from Japan. They're really really hard to get here. So, this is the second doll I have made on my sewing machine.
I made her based on the traditional Japanese instructions. But, since the instructions were written in Japanese, I'm not sure if I followed them precisely.
Thank God for Fabri-Tac!
She's tooo lovely in my eyes. AND I am thrilled that I made her!
XOXO
Renee
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Bunka Bunka
Ok - my latest obsession is the Japanese Bunka Doll. I don't really know much about them. I believe there is some specific method to making them and there are definitely vintage ones out there.
The one thing I do know is that they are not for sale in the US. I don't know why. I wish someone from Japan would market them here.
So, I placed an Alchemy order on Etsy. (Alchemy is a part of Etsy that allows you to order something that you would like to be made).
3 bids were placed on my order and I accepted one from http://www.kollectionbyketura.etsy.com/. She actually made 3 different ones, and well, because I love them so much - I bought 2! Aren't they so cute! I named them Marci and Macy - my American Bunkas!
I also just purchased one from http://www.boopsiedaisy.etsy.com/ It's on it's way - so no pics just yet.
AND I am working with the lovely Gretchen of http://www.shop66.etsy.com/ to acquire one from Japan on Rinkya.
My my my - when it rains it certainly does pour! I love them!
The one thing I do know is that they are not for sale in the US. I don't know why. I wish someone from Japan would market them here.
So, I placed an Alchemy order on Etsy. (Alchemy is a part of Etsy that allows you to order something that you would like to be made).
3 bids were placed on my order and I accepted one from http://www.kollectionbyketura.etsy.com/. She actually made 3 different ones, and well, because I love them so much - I bought 2! Aren't they so cute! I named them Marci and Macy - my American Bunkas!
I also just purchased one from http://www.boopsiedaisy.etsy.com/ It's on it's way - so no pics just yet.
AND I am working with the lovely Gretchen of http://www.shop66.etsy.com/ to acquire one from Japan on Rinkya.
My my my - when it rains it certainly does pour! I love them!
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