Handmade Dolls

 Handmade dolls are unique as they are crafted by hand rather than being mass-produced in a factory. These dolls can be made from a variety of materials, including fabric, yarn, clay, wood, and even recycled materials. They can be simple or intricately designed, and can be created in a wide range of styles, from traditional to contemporary.

These dolls can be a wonderful addition to a collection or a unique gift for a child or adult. They can be customized with different colors, patterns, and accessories to create a one-of-a-kind creation. Additionally, making handmade dolls can be a fun and rewarding hobby that allows for creativity and self-expression.

There are many different techniques and styles for making handmade dolls, including sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery, and more. Some popular types of handmade dolls include Waldorf dolls, rag dolls,  Japanese & Pakistani dolls

Overall, handmade dolls are a beautiful and special way to celebrate the art of crafting and create something truly unique and personal.

Handmade dolls are often made with great attention to detail and can be very intricate and beautiful. They can be made in a range of styles, from traditional to modern, and can be designed to be either decorative or functional.

In addition to their aesthetic appeal, handmade dolls can also be valued for their cultural and historical significance. Many cultures have rich traditions of doll-making, and handmade dolls can be used to tell stories or convey cultural values.

New crafty ideas

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Make easy gifts  items using cold porcelain. 

Dancing girl in mix media by kausar

Mix media 

this is a fun technique.

 

Henna Art & its purpose.

 

Applying Henna on hands & feet is common in eastern culture.

what is the purpose of henna art?

Henna is mainly used in celebrations & special occasions such as weddings, birthdays & ladies parties. Ladies & girls make beautiful designs with henna paste, it symbolizes good health & prosperity in marriage in some eastern cultures. 

Now a day stencil is used to apply henna but traditional it's applied with a stick or cone.

They are the henna artist so practice the designs on a mirror before applying on hands. 

 See the unseen of Bahraini crafts with Kausar Iqbal

Going to community for skill development

My first step in Dar AlManar 

a house for parental care .here retired bahraini men & women spent time in creative hobbies.I had the privileged to teach sewing to ladies & for men gave tip to make their products to international levels.

Wood craft is very famous in Bahrain 

Chest boxes with brass nails designs.

Design & Style by Lasting impressions

Tunic 

African Crafts 

Creative dolls

Regional dressed dolls from Pakistan.Handcrafted by artisans of east world market.

Sugar cube basket

Make a simple ediable gift basket using sugar cubes then fill with candies.

Jute craft

Jute craft is interesting way to make some creative home decor items like to
make a dustbin or a heart shape box or a tissuebox.

Poreclain painting

Painting your dinnerware according to your own designs & colors.

Candle making

Candle making is fun and very interesting  as you can make your own  candles for party favors and home decor .East World Market candles are handcrafted and order in different shapes & designs.

Doll making traditional way

Leaf painting with water color

Velateen Painting with trichem

Corn husk flowers

Handcrafted flowers available in different shapes and colors at East World Market.

Crepe Paper Flower for gift wrapping

Very easy crepe paper flower for gift wrapping.Cut petal using a cardboard round template then make a white round center piece to stick the petals,shape the petals by hands and cup them a little.arrange petals in two rows.just make these flowers and keep them handy as use them in your gift wrapping.

Tie and dye is one of the traditional dyeing styles in Pakistan, one of traditional form of tie dying began some 5000 years ago and called as bandhani or Chunri. This technique involves tying small dots with thread all over the fabric to create designs and motifs. After tying the fabric is dyed then the ties are removed and a beautiful pattern form on the fabric. Most popular material to use is cotton as its soft and easy to handle but now a day more fabric are used like silk, georgette, chiffon and Katan. 

Antique piece Patch Work

East World Market Patchwork runners and cushions

Embroidery & Beaded Patches by East World Market artisans


Embroidery has always been an integral part of our clothing and handicrafts. When it comes to embroidery the different regions of Pakistan has different type of embroideries and the patchwork is one of them .Its typical Sindh crafts where ladies make bed spread called Rali but now a day a lot of cushions,runners  also created .
The technique is very interesting and all the stitching is done with hand using running stitch. And joining multicolor little pieces Pattern range is huge, with intricately designed embroidery patches and ethnic designs.

Creations for father graduation day..A big Day