She started as a wire armature and styrofoam blocks that I build up with layer upon layer of paper, sanded endlessly, applied several coats of gesso and again sanded endlessly before painting.
Nearly 6 months later, Zoya was costumed and complete.
One of my pictures show some of her at one of her most basic phases.
She stands on her own, her head can turn from side to side and up and down. (it's not an easy movement but her internal neck wire, while clothed, is left free of papier mache so that this could be possible). Her arms and fingers are posable, her legs movable at the hip. Note that when you change her position she will have to be rebalanced.
All of her is uniquely one of a kind. Her clothing to measure just for her and sewn on her body. Several yards of ribbon are carefully gathered and sewn onto her torso for a skirt. Her peplum and vest are made from Japanese silk. Her hat several layers of chiffon banded with the Japanese silk and a unique gold top cap. A carefully pleated chiffon ribbon graces her neck. Her pants are furrowed in place with tiny stitches and embellished with tiny gold beads.
Her shoes constructed by hand with the same Japanese silk and black ribbon also feature a carefully pleated gold ribbon and the same antique gold button beads that adorn her torso.
She stands 21" high. Price includes packaging and shipping worldwide.
IADR Registry # 946454
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