AlkeldaDolls
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Laura on Nov 11, 2014
5 out of 5 starsShipped quickly, arrived sooner than I thought and very well made
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jackielynn on Apr 22, 2014
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful high quality, craftsmanship. My granddaughter loved The Lady Spring doll, and has been using it to tell beautiful stories.
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susan on Feb 5, 2014
5 out of 5 starsI love this white witch! She is so special. I especially appreciate the tone on tone texture of the embroidery. I will return to shop again!
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emilydittman on Jan 9, 2014
5 out of 5 starsSo adorable! My daughter's friend loved it for christmas!
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kelly on Dec 27, 2013
5 out of 5 starsthis is the most beautiful ornament on my tree:) i was heart broken when the item i wanted to buy had already sold, so this custom order was made and shipped within hours of me asking and arrived in a couple of days!! thank you SO much!! i'll be back:)
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kelly on Dec 27, 2013
5 out of 5 starsabsolutely beautiful little doll, my daughter loves her! plus i got a little bonus surprise of an added string to make it into an ornament, she hangs perfectly on our tree ~ thank you!
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susan on Dec 26, 2013
5 out of 5 starsUnbelievable Etsy experience! Holly angel was on my favorites list, but someone else purchased her before I could get back to her. I contacted Alkekda Dolls at midnight a few nights before Christmas to a ask if another could be made. Within minutes, Farida Dowler responded that she would be happy to create another Holly Angel for me. I explained that I did not expect to receive her before Christmas, but my Holly Angel was created and in the mail about 12 hours later, and I did receive her before Christmas. There is something special about Farida Dowler, and there is something magical about her dolls. I felt a visceral connection when I first held Holly Angel in my hand. This doll will be a gift, but I will soon be purchasing my own Alkekda Doll. Thank you, Farida Dowler.
About AlkeldaDolls
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This is my work space. I often tidy it, but entropy takes over with remarkable consistency. -
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On occasion, I give my dolls vibrant hair colors. -
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I never thought I would run. But there I am in blue, crossing the finish line of my first race. -
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My artistic daughter (pictured here at age 2) and husband continue to inspire me. They have good ideas for dolls, too. -
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Sometimes, my sewing hands need a break.
Doll-Maker, Storyteller
Alkelda Dolls is a shop devoted to dolls for storytelling, display, and creative play.
Like Goldie in M.B. Goffstein's Goldie the Dollmaker, I devote time and care with each doll. Every doll I send out into the world has its own personal story. In keeping with the diversity of the Earth's population, my dolls display a range of skin-tones, hair hues and eye colors.
Here is the Indie Artist Spotlight of Alkelda Dolls that Jama's Alphabet Soup featured in June 2013:
http://jamarattigan.com/2013/06/11/indie-artist-spotlight-farida-dowler-of-alkelda-dolls/
I am honored when you decide to bring one of my dolls into your home. I enjoy hearing from people, too. Please feel welcome to send me a note about the stories and dolls in your lives.
Shop members
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Farida Dowler
Owner, Maker, Designer
I sew dolls,tell stories, and play guitar(s). I live with my husband and daughter in Seattle, Washington, USA.
Shop policies
I craft each of my creations by hand, with high quality natural materials like wool and cotton. I use some wool-rayon blends too (rayon is wood-based). In keeping with the diversity of the Earth's population, my nature table figures display a range of skin-tones, hair hues and eye colors. I am honored when you decide to bring one of my dolls into your home.
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
Unless otherwise indicated, all of my items are for gentle play and display.
Payment
Washington State residents will have 9.5% sales tax automatically added to their orders, of which part will be refunded if the destination city's sales tax is less than Seattle's.
Shipping
Please make sure your Etsy and Paypal addresses are identical. If a package is returned to me because of an error on your part, I will send you a PayPal bill for the amount it costs to reship the package.
International Customers:
The international shipping prices reflect the realities of the United States Postal System. Please contact me prior to purchase and I will set up the listing as reserved for you with the appropriate shipping fees for your country. International customers are responsible for paying any duties or taxes imposed by their countries' postal authorities.
The value I write on the Customs form is the total amount of your order minus the shipping fees. For legal reasons, I cannot mark a package "Gift." If you would like your dolls shipped in two separate packages, please place two separate orders.
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It is important to me that your package makes it into your hands! While I cannot be held responsible for the package once I've submitted it to the post office, I will work with you to resolve the matter to our mutual satisfaction should a package go missing.
All of my items come simply wrapped for gift-giving unless otherwise indicated. Whenever possible, I reuse shipping boxes and envelopes.