INSIDE THE STUDIO |
(Photo above) Sewing begins on the Merry Wanderer's satchel
(Photo above) The construction of each satchel is meticulously hand-guided
(Photo above) Several sewing steps are required
(Photo above) A group of completed satchels with wooden handles
(Photo above) The felt arms are carefully sewn, stuffed, and molded
(Photo above) Sewing together the Merry Wanderer's jacket
(Photo above) A tray of molded felt torsos with jointed legs
(Photo above) Assembling the Merry Wanderer's hat
(Photo above) The distinctive derby-style hat is hand-blocked into shape
(Photo above) Airbrushing the colors onto the umbrella
(Photo above) Assembly of the felt and wood umbrella
(Photo above) The Merry Wanderer's fine hand-cobbled leather shoes
(Photo above) At last everything comes together
(Photo above) A net protects the hair as the doll is costumed
(Photo above) A group of Merry Wanderer dolls await finishing and boxing