This delightful Muñeca Doll Necklace is inspired by the traditional muñecas de cartón of Mexico. Painted in a soft pink reminiscent of their distinctive skin tones and adorned with a striking iridescent mother of pearl backing, each one-of-a-kind piece is lovingly hand-modelled, hand-painted and carefully encapsulated in resin. The doll is mounted on a recycled German silver setting and suspended from a sterling silver chain.
Dimensions
• Face: approximately 4.5 cm length
• Chain length: approximately 50 cm when extended
• Hallmarked on a tiny handmade brass tag
Materials
Recycled sterling german silver ring mount, paper mache, mother of pearl.
About Las Muñecas de Cartón
Originating in Mexico in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, these handmade cardboard dolls were created as an affordable alternative to European porcelain dolls. Today, they remain cherished symbols of creativity, craftsmanship and Mexican folk art.
✸ Please note that colours may vary slightly from those shown on screen.
This delightful Muñeca Doll Necklace is inspired by the traditional muñecas de cartón of Mexico. Painted in a soft pink reminiscent of their distinctive skin tones and adorned with a striking iridescent mother of pearl backing, each one-of-a-kind piece is lovingly hand-modelled, hand-painted and carefully encapsulated in resin. The doll is mounted on a recycled German silver setting and suspended from a sterling silver chain.
Dimensions
• Face: approximately 4.5 cm length
• Chain length: approximately 50 cm when extended
• Hallmarked on a tiny handmade brass tag
Materials
Recycled sterling german silver ring mount, paper mache, mother of pearl.
About Las Muñecas de Cartón
Originating in Mexico in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, these handmade cardboard dolls were created as an affordable alternative to European porcelain dolls. Today, they remain cherished symbols of creativity, craftsmanship and Mexican folk art.
✸ Please note that colours may vary slightly from those shown on screen.
Please note that the product colour may appear slightly different when seen in person.
