2023 DAE: STANDARD CATEGORIES

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Abby
21 inches, LE 15, $4,250. Smooth-On Ecoflex 10 silicone and slacker. Pablo Blue glass eyes, Sarah silk premium medium blonde/dark blonde mohair. Cotton jumper and wrap.

Alaia Yophi
19.5 inches, LE 20, $7,500. Full-body platinum silicone baby, cast in one piece. Mohair. Fairy wings and ballet skirt.  

Arlo
20 inches, Open, $3,800. Original sculpted with Super Sculpey, then cast in platinum silicone. Wire armature for posable limbs. Painted with very thin translucent layers of silicone. Hair and eyelashes are single micro-rooted with Sarah silk mohair. Clothes and accessories are size 50/newborn for real babies, purchased at various stores.

Atlanta
19.5 inches, LE 15, $1,495. Ecoflex 20 soft silicone with cloth body. Mixed alpaca and mohair in light brown and honey blonde shades. Baby onesie and crocheted booties.

Charlotte
20 inches, LE 999, $499.95. RealTouch vinyl with multiple layers of hand-painting, identical to reborning, dual-core head, cloth body. Blue glass eyes, light brown hand-rooted hair. Nine-piece ensemble. Tiffany blue-inspired satin gown with a 3D floral tulle overlay embroidered with hand-sewn flowers and butterflies, bow details accented with a shimmering faux pearl in their centers. Detailed accessories include a bracelet, headband, bloomers, booties, and socks. Custom-pleated satin-lined basket with matching pillow and blanket. Original sculpt by artist Linda Murray. Posable, handcrafted, and hand-painted.

Denver
20 inches, LE 10, $5,000. Silicone soft blend. Microrooted Sarah silk mohair. Designer duds by Jacadi. Cast in silicone by Kristin Englert.

Emma for Down Syndrome Awareness
21 inches, Open, $99.99. Vinyl head and limbs with doe-suede fabric body. Brown plastic fixed eyes, brown nylon rooted hair. Orange gauze onesie, white ballet flats with bow, plumeria flower clips, and diaper. Emma has gaped toes, a transverse palmar crease across both palms, top ear folds, flat facial features, a slightly smaller head and shorter limbs.

Forget Me Not Katie
19.5 inches, LE 1, $1,999. RealTouch vinyl with multiple layers of hand-painting, dual-core head, cloth body. Blue glass eyes, light brown hand-rooted mohair. Custom six-piece ensemble. French bubble outfit fashioned from pastel blue silk dupioni enhanced with woven lace, organza, hand-sewn woven ribbons, and faux pearls. A matching silk dupioni skirt can be layered on top, transforming the outfit into a baby gown. Adorned knit booties, lace headband, bonnet, and knit blanket. Handmade doll recast from the original artist molds and reborn by a second artist. Posable, handcrafted, and hand-painted.

Honey
20 inches, Open, $3,128. Soft platinum silicone. Closed eyes, ginger rooted mohawk and tail tuft. Freckles. Little mushrooms, blanket, and basket. Sculpted top gums and tongue in open mouth, horns, big pointy ears, and tail.

Just Arrived Alien
13.5 inches, Open, $139.95. TrueTouch silicone with cloth body. Brown inset plastic eyes, no hair. Diaper and cosmic T-shirt that glows in the dark. Glow-in-the-dark pacifier and shimmering baby blanket. Posable, handcrafted, and hand-painted.

Lea
15 inches, Open, $850. Resin BJD. Glass eyes, mohair wig. Cotton pajamas. Factory painted.

Nevaeh
18 inches, Open, $139.95. RealTouch vinyl with baby powder scent, dual-core head, cloth body. Brown plastic inset eyes, wavy black hand-rooted hair. Custom outfit features a pink-and-white gingham top with pink bow tie, matching hat, white socks, and earrings. Sculpted to match a contest-winning photo. Posable, hand-painted, and handcrafted.

Quiet Moments Bella Rose
19.5 inches, LE 1, $1,999. RealTouch vinyl with multiple layers of hand-painting, dual-core head, cloth body. Closed eyes, light brown hand-rooted mohair. Custom seven-piece ensemble inspired by an English garden. Dress, shirt, bonnet, and bloomers made in soft cotton satin batiste with accents such as hand-sewn embroidered flowers, white French lace, and pink satin ribbons. Matching shoes with hand-sewn flower and socks with ruffled lace edging. Custom blanket adorned with lace, ribbons, and a flowing scallop edge. Handmade doll recast from original artist molds and reborn by a second artist. Posable, handcrafted, and hand-painted.

Singing in the Rain
21 inches, Open, $179.95. RealTouch vinyl with baby powder scent, dual-core head, cloth body. Blue inset plastic eyes, wavy blond hand-rooted hair. Custom rain-themed ensemble that includes a goose and floral-print bubble outfit, complete with yellow rainboots and matching bucket hat. Touch-activated to babble as if she’s singing in the rain. Posable, handcrafted, and hand-painted.

Willow
21 inches, Open, $2,346. Soft platinum silicone. Closed eyes, bald. Handmade jacket and pants set. Sculpted top gums and tongue in open mouth. Painted in a biracial skin tone.

Yuki, The Brightest Star
19 inches, Open, $139.95. RealTouch vinyl with baby powder scent, dual-core head, cloth body. Brown inset plastic eyes, straight black hand-rooted hair. Sweater knit footsie with faux fur-lined hood and pink bows on the feet. Created by Doll Artist Ping Lau. Poseable, handcrafted and hand-painted.

Alora
11 inches, Open, $239. Vinyl. Factory-painted brown eyes based on prototype painted by Geri Uribe. Synthetic mohair wig in medium brown bob. Scarlet Dreams outfit includes striped body suit, black shorts, scarlet red coat, and beret.

Baby's First Steps
8 inches, LE 12, $200. Resin. Natural color blue glass eyes, pale blond wig. Cotton outfit including ruffled undies. Sculpted shoes decorated with real bells and ribbons. Outfit designed and handmade by artist.

Chibbi Makki
8 inches, LE 30, $475. Resin. Glass eyes, mohair wig. Cotton dress, leather shoes.

Crabby Cakes
22 inches, Open, $99.99. Vinyl head and limbs, doe-suede fabric body. Blue fixed plastic eyes, blond rooted nylon hair. White knit puff-sleeved shirt with red edging, blue polka-dotted bubble romper with “Crabby Cakes” embroidery. Comes with a soft red crab lovie blanket and red sandals.

Little Beverly
20 inches, Custom, $650. Head cast in special flesh-colored wax; the type used in dollmaking in early 1900s. Jointed composition body (a porcelain body or neck plate would scratch the wax). German glass eyes, human-hair wig. Outfit is a little bit old-fashioned made from white batiste with burgundy ribbons and white lace. Underclothes are also white batiste with lace. Casting in wax requires special attention to the casting, cleaning, and painting processes.

Melody
13 inches, LE 5, $1,050. Vinyl in medium skin tone. Blue eyes, auburn hair. Navy blue dupioni silk dress with gold smocking and embroidery. Gold lace slip, gold shoes, and matching embroidered hair bow.

Muffin
7 inches, Open, $280. Resin. Glass eyes, synthetic wig. Cotton overalls, fabric shoes. Artist's faceup.

Oonagh
11 inches, LE 5, $1,450. Resin. hand-painted blue eyes, angora wig. Liberty of London print dress designed by doll artist, with Rayon ribbon sash and hair bow. Cotton/Lycra blend tights, leather shoes. Completely artist painted including eyes and all facial features, manicured nails, and spot blushing.

Punkin Muffin
7 inches, LE 50, $650. Resin. Custom resin eyes, synthetic mohair wig. Clothing custom made by artist. Artist edition comes with two outfits, toy, and muffin in her own carry case.

Tammy
7 inches, Open, $545. Resin. Glass eyes, mohair wig. Cotton dress. Painted by Mjusi.

Tea for Two
22 inches, Open, $229.95. RealTouch vinyl, dual-core head for stability, cloth body with Hold That Pose armature, and a wig appropriate for her age. Blue plastic inset eyes, blond synthetic wig. Vintage-style floral-print dress with oversize pink satin bow at the waist and scallop French lace trim on sleeves and hem. Headband with oversized chiffon scrunch fabric flower pom-pom, lace-trimmed socks, and white Mary Jane shoes with faux pearl accented bows. Comes with a three-piece porcelain tea set for two and pastel pink gingham print picnic blanket. Handcrafted and hand-painted.

Anaí Ka'aguy
13 inches, Open, $300. Polyurethane resin BJD. Brown resin eyes, Kanekalon hair in extreme black. Headdress with real feathers and cotton string. Skirt and others acessories in cotton string. Mantle in cotton fabric with hand-drawn design.

Cateline of Aquitane
13 inches, Open, $300. Polyurethane resin BJD. Green resin eyes, dark brown Kanekalon hair. Clothes and hat made of lace fabric, cotton, and synthetic fabric. Bouquet made of dried flowers and lace fabric. Shoes made of plastic, ceramics, and lace fabric. Swing not included with doll.

Cathren
16 inches, LE 1, $800. Resin BJD. Blue glass eyes, purple wig. Costume designed and handmade by artist using leathers, taffeta, and cotton. Top and socks are a fine knit. Shoes are painted black with gears applied. Leather necklace and felt hat with goggles also with gears. Handmade dog with glass eyes and wire armature.

Gringotts Bank Head Goblin
16.5 inches, Open, $149.95. Fully sculpted artist’s vinyl. Brown inset plastic eyes, mohair. Tailored fabric bank attire including vest, pants, and jacket with tails. Accessorized with glasses, quill pen, and letter from Dumbledore. Officially licensed. Handcrafted and hand-painted. Arms and legs are posable at hips and shoulders, head swivels. Can pose sitting or standing.

Her Majesty the Queen
15 inches, Open, $199.95. Head and limbs crafted in fine artist’s resin on a cloth body. Blue plastic inset eyes, brown synthetic wig. Ensemble inspired by the Norman Hartnell satin evening dress she wore for the 1952 official portrait. The print for the doll’s custom satin dress was created using a hand-painted watercolor design. Replica accessories include a removable sculpted fan, teardrop earrings, sash featuring The Star and The Badge of the Order of the Garter, and the George IV Diamond crown. Her bracelet was a wedding gift from the Duke of Edinburgh and her necklace was a gift given by the Nizam of Hyderabad. Posable, handcrafted and hand-painted.

I’m a Fan Too! Santa 
24 inches, Open, $199.95. Head and limbs crafted in fine artist’s resin on a cloth body. Blue painted eyes, white synthetic glued-on hair. Red velvety suit with faux-fur trim. Accessories include belt, hat, wire-rimmed glasses, and a velveteen toy bag. Posable, handcrafted and hand-painted. 

Legend of the Spirit Pony
21 inches, Open, $199.95. Head and limbs crafted in fine artist’s resin on a cloth body. Brown plastic inset eyes, dark brown wig. Form-fitting dress made of faux suede and buckskin blend with more than 200 hand-sewn beads. Feathers and beads at waist, hem, and collar. Matching beaded necklace and anklet. Reversible shawl is printed with Laurie Prindle’s “Shaman” artwork of horse and eagle messengers bringing tidings of motivation, wisdom, and freedom. Posable, handcrafted and hand-painted.

Luli
18 Inches, Open, $680. Resin. Choice of two different brown-colored glass eyes. Wig is a 9/10 stretch cap synthetic fiber blunt cut in a medium auburn color. Customers have choice of other in stock wigs. Wears an original four-piece Boho Vintage set. Customers will have a choice of two different outfits made from a mix of linen and cotton fabrics. Leather boots with lace socks. Luli is a young Asian girl and could also take on an Indigenous look.

Midsummer Night’s Bride
22 inches, Open, $249.95. Head with neck plate and limbs crafted in fine artist’s resin on a cloth body. Blue plastic inset eyes, brunette wig styled to frame her face. Dress is comprised of three distinct pieces which can be transformed into four unique styles. The gown has over 500 sequins and extravagant beadwork. The removable bolero is tailored from flowing white chiffon with sleeves that cascade back to form her train. The skirt is three layers of glittering organza tulle. Accessories include a garter set with a rhinestone, bridal bouquet, shoes, and a veil and headpiece with hand-applied detailing. Posable, handcrafted, and hand-painted.

Shy
21 inches, Open, $1,245. Resin. Glass eyes, mohair wig. Cotton dress, stiched cardigan, leather shoes. Factory faceup.

Snow Queen
33 inches, LE 3, $1,795. Vinyl head, vinyl/cloth body. Blue glass eyes, blond human-hair wig. Silk and lace dress, vest, crystal tiara, scepter, and leather shoes.

Tara
9.5 inches, LE 1/head sculpt LE 60, $749. 21-piece dark chocolate resin BJD painted by artist. Brown glass eyes, brown mohair wig. Regency-era style silk and antique lace dress made by artist. Straw bonnet with vintage embellishments, cotton undergarments, and matching boots.

Collin
18 inches, OOAK, $1,400. ProSculpt polymer clay head and 3/4 limbs on cloth body. Painted with heat-set oil paints. He has blue glass eyes; bald. Store-bought onesie; hand-knit sweater.

Dottie
3 inches, OOAK, $95. Prosculpt polymer clay head and limbs on a soft body. Genesis heat-set paints. Dark blue glass eyes and light brown mohair baked into the clay on her head. The artist knit her romper and bootees and made her headband. Her tiny pacifier was purchased from an Etsy seller. The artist fashioned the beads and attachment that connect it to her outfit.

Leila
17 inches, OOAK, $1,800. Cotton fabric with wooden beads for knees and elbows, pine sawdust, fiber fill, glass beads, wire, acrylic paints, soft pastels, fixative, varnish. Hazel eyes painted with acrylic paints and soft pastels; brown wool hair. Clothing is hand-sewn from linen/cotton fabric. The dress bow is knitted from alpaca wool. The shoes are sewn from genuine leather and made using a handmade shoe mold. Entirely handmade from artist's own hand drafted pattern. Her face is sewn, needle-felted, needle-sculpted, and then painted. Face is painted with soft pastels and then fixed.

My Little Mouse
19 inches, OOAK, $2,500. Polymer clay head and full limbs, cloth body. Sleeping eyes, bald baby. Handmade mauve lace dress and bottoms, knitted mouse hat, handmade stuffed toy, magnetic pacifier, silicone pacifier clip, knitted ecru blanket. A magnet was inserted into the clay prior to baking so she can be displayed with her magnetic pacifier in her mouth.

Nora
20 inches, OOAK, $5,000. ProSculpt head and full limbs, cloth body. Gray glass eyes, light brown mohair wig. Denim jacket and onesie by Carters. Bear by unknown.

Sleeping Beauty
27 inches, OOAK, $3,000. Cernit polymer clay. Glass eyes inside (sleeping eyes); human hair. Handmade silk dress with embroidered veil and cloth roses, pearl necklace, handmade cotton underwear trimmed in laces using ancient fabrics (late 1800). Handmade precious bed with wood rose on the top. Unique representation of child Sleeping Beauty. All handmade.

Alice
8.5 inches, OOAK, $800. Cosclay polymer clay. Sky blue eyes made from hand-painted glass and resin; pale blond angora mohair. Hand-painted fabrics and vintage lace. Tulle hair bow. Hand-sculpted and painted miniature teacup and saucer with printed teabag. Rabbit, hat base, and glow-in-the-dark mushrooms hand sculpted from Cosclay polymer clay, painted and decorated by the artist.

Butterfly
16 inches, OOAK, $795. Porcelain head, upper torso, arms and full legs. Cloth lower torso, wire armature. Head turns and tilts Purple/blue painted eyes; blond mohair sewn wig. Costume inspired by the Butterfly Ball Gown designed by couturier Charles James in 1955. He was known for sculptural manipulation of fabric, intricate design, and unusual color combinations. Silk shantung with tucked silk chiffon overlay, gathered silk tulle, and nylon tulle. Purple suede high-heeled pumps, stockings. Bead and wire jewelry. Designed, sculpted, and entirely handcrafted by the artist.

Cailleach (Storm Bringer)
20 inches, OOAK, $1,500. Prosulpt Clay Hand-painted gold eyes. Grey outer layer silk light grey dress