Hand Sewn Doll (Silence)

Hand-sewn doll made from heavy cotton fabric (and some thread) dyed with avocado scraps. Every part of this doll was carefully stitched by hand. No machine. I used a reinforcing stitch so that the body is nice snd secure. It’s important to me that everything I make have a tactile quality. This doll was stuffed tightly with fabric scraps, which gives it a weight that feels good in the hand.

I’ve written a bit on Instagram about my dolls and what they represent to me, but I’m leaving it vague here so that you have the opportunity to fill in your own story.

Made by Gayla Trail.