Description
This historic doll costume, crafted in the Bethlehem area, represents the traditional Bethlehem Ikhdari and Al-Maleka dresses.
It features a short green velvet jacket known as a “Taqusireh” and intricate red couch embroidery.
The doll’s head-cover, or “Shatweh,” is a married woman’s headdress adorned with Ottoman-style crescent-shaped silver pieces and gilt-metal coins.
The doll itself, made in Germany during the 19th century, has a biscuit porcelain-like composition, fixed dark brown eyes, and genuine human hair.
This unique doll costume not only reflects the rich cultural heritage of old Palestine and the Holly Lands, but also serves as a reminder of the innocence and joy of childhood.
For adults, a toy can evoke memories of their own childhood and remind them of the child within, bringing a sense of happiness, optimism and inspiration.
This unique doll costume not only reflects the rich cultural heritage of old-Palestine but also serves as a reminder of the innocence and joy of childhood. For adults, a toy can evoke memories of their own childhood and remind them of the child within, bringing a sense of happiness and inspiration.
