Irish Dolls

We are very proud to introduce our latest Irish product to you.   This beautiful selection of collector ceramic and porcelain dolls are totally handcrafted in Ireland.

We would like to explain to you exactly how these dolls are made, dressed, labelled and pacakaged.

How the Dolls are Made

The dolls are designed by Marie Enright and her team of local craft workers in Co. Limerick.   Marie has been designing and handcrafting these dolls since 1994.  All dolls are made from scratch in Ireland using totally Irish products from the ceramic and porcelain hands and feet to the packaging which the dolls come in.  

The head, hands and feet are made from various moulds.  The moulds are poured with liquid clay, after taking the pieces out after three hours they pieces are then left to dry for three to five days (depending on weather).  The dolls are then dusted, buffed and edges are smoothed.  When completely dry they are fired in kilns, next day after cooling they are buffed and painted. The painting takes roughly three days as the colours are applied separately and left to dry.

How the Dolls are Dressed

Tweeds used on the dolls are spun by weavers from Donegal to Kerry.   A lot of the dolls wear Aran sweaters and cardigans these are all hand knitted by craft workers on Maries team.  Irish Linen is used for all dolls pantaloons and underwear. Jewelry on the dolls is all made in Co. Limerick.  Rosary beads on the nuns are made in Dublin.

A lot of the dolls come with accessories such as bags -  bags are all hand made/knitted.   Katie comes with ceramic pototates all hand made also.

How the Dolls are Labelled

As all dolls are part of a collection, each doll is given a tag attached to their wrist with a ribbon with the dolls name, the number in the collection and are signed by Marie.

How the Dolls are Packaged

The dolls packaging is also all made in Ireland.  A green cushion is put in every box with a filling of woodshavings (dredged to remove dirt).  The dolls are then laid on top of this cushion.  The dolls come in a lovely green hard cardboard box which is make in Co. Clare.   Bubble Wrap is on small parts of the doll to protect it.  Also the box is completely bubble wrapped to ensure a safe trip.

Special Notes

All dolls pre 2002 are ceramic dolls.  All of the new range of dolls are porcelain.  Some of the dolls are already coming to their limited edition maximum (including Sonas) where there is only 3 of him left as at June 2002.

These dolls are collectors items and are a limited edition.

Shipping for these dolls is $15 per doll.   Shipping maybe up to four weeks we will confirm this after we have received an order.  As they are limited edition dolls are individually made.

You will note that there is a special occasion dolls.  If you have a special occasion you would like a doll made for such as communion, confirmatin, wedding, bar mitzah etc. just let us know and maybe send us a photo of what you had in mind.  We will endeavour to make this doll for you.