13 INCH FOLK ART HUNGARY BULGARIA EUROPEAN ORIGINAL DOLL, WOOD SPOON HANDS

AS I RECEIVED HER FROM AN HUNGARIAN COLLECTION AND BELIEVE SHE COULD ORIGINATE FROM HUNGARY.  A SWEET FOLKART DOLL 13 INCHES TALL..   like embroidery floss gold hair in braids,  flat pancake hard cloth  face, felt mouth, original folk outfit, apron, and her body is a plastic triangle..  black leather or leatherette shoes..  been on display.  yarn covered legs for socks.. a few spots..  wooden spoon hands.. filed doll room 11 2022 inv   Vintage Eastern European Folk Art Doll Handmade

Measures 12 3/4" tall x 8" wide  and online says this is a Bulgarian doll   he traditional Bulgarian doll is a souvenir figure dressed in a national costume. This is traditional clothing, which has a specific meaning in the everyday and festive activities of the Bulgarian. Every region of Bulgaria has its costume with characteristic motifs, which are not repeated in the rest of the country. Handmade products will always have their high value and importance as something more "special".

These souvenir dolls testify to the rich spirituality of the Bulgarian people, its customs and culture. During their production, a lot of attention is paid to their clothing, because wearing is one of the most characteristic elements of the Bulgarian folk culture.  unquote...