Tuesday Talent - Anna Yakushenko of Annysdolls

I just adore Tilda fabric and quite enjoy her books but lots of them are very samey but not the Tilda dolls of Annysdolls.  Taking the simple doll pattern of a standard Tilda doll this young lady makes quite stunning creations far removed from the everyday Tilda.

Anna Yakushenko is a doll maker from Brest in Belarus and really that is all I know.  She has one or two stunning dolls for sale on Etsy and plenty on livemaster.ru, she even has her own web pages at annysdolls.com.  The website is lovely with lots of beautiful dolls in lace and chiffon or with wonderful little hand knits, a delight for the senses but all in Russian so I cannot comment any further on her inspirations or ideas sadly.

The detail on these dolls is incredible, tiny hand knit socks and amazing cardigans & sweaters all teamed with old lace and pretty fabrics, each doll carries a hand embroidered token, a heart or little lavender bag. Retiring they aren't but I love the abundance of underskirts and ribbon details, quite a change from the more neutral colours you see around a lot.  Well something a little different, certainly a different way of dressing your basic Tilda doll, I hope you like them and have a peep at her website & enjoy.  All my warmest wishes from a very soggy Lancashire.