May include: Black fabric doll with long black hair, wearing a black lace dress and a beaded necklace with turquoise and gold accents. The doll has a black face with a white painted design and a spider pin on the dress.

May include: A black fabric doll with long black hair and a white cross on its face. The doll is wearing a black lace dress and a necklace with colorful beads.

May include: A black doll with long, dark hair and a black lace dress. The doll is wearing a black veil and has a distressed, vintage look.

May include: A black fabric doll with long black hair and a white face. The doll is wearing a black lace dress and has a variety of beads and charms around its neck.

May include: A black doll with long, braided hair and a silver and black face mask. The doll is wearing a black lace dress and a variety of colorful beaded necklaces.

May include: Black lace dress with a spider brooch and beaded trim.

May include: Black lace fabric with a gold spider brooch.

May include: A woman wearing a black veil holds a black doll with a white cross on its face. The doll is adorned with beads, charms, and lace.

Handmade Ukrainian Motanka Altar Doll

Name: Handmade Ukrainian Motanka Altar Doll
Brand: PaganWorkshop
Price: 260.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$260.00

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Motanka dolls are handcrafted masterpieces that symbolize goodness and prosperity. They are made by skilled artisans who use cloth and threads to wrap and wind the dolls, securing the parts with ribbons and knots. The dolls' heads are formed from a small piece of fabric, with a ball of thread, shreds, or cotton wool inside, and they are symbolically depicted with crosswise threads to represent the dolls' faces. The body and head are connected with threads, tightly wrapped to create the Motankas' arms. Craftsmen then add clothes, jewelry, hats, or hairstyles to give the dolls their unique appearance.

Motanka dolls are not only beautiful decorations for your home, but they are also talismans that bring prosperity and protection to your family. These ancient, traditional Ukrainian dolls have been passed down from generation to generation, symbolizing the unity of family ties across many generations. They act as cherished protectors for the family.