Hand Crafted Waldorf Dolls Encourage Creativity And Imagination

Healthy Green Moms would not be complete without a nod to a classic doll I cherished as a young girl.

Waldorf dolls are unique. Rather than toys that give a child set answers with defined features and characteristics, a child who owns a Waldorf doll has the opportunity to imagine and personalize the doll in any way the imagination allows.

By allowing the child to imitate that which the child experiences in their life and the lives of those around them, Waldorf dolls allow the child to explore what it means to be human.

Waldorf dolls are toys that encourage meaningful play, creative play that aids the child in their emotional, intellectual and physical development:

“The human ability to imagine should not be undervalued – it is the source of genius – and its roots are to be found in the creative play of early childhood. Within the freedom of true play adaptive intelligence is encouraged ” Lynne Oldfield

Waldorf dolls are individually handcrafted and made to last a lifetime. Each doll is unique and made from natural fibers and created to look like a child. They are flexible and easily positioned, all features are embroidered simply so that the doll receives the personality that the child imagines. Because of their simple design, a Waldorf doll will grow with the child.

Here are links to a few of our favorite crafter’s that specialize in Waldorf dolls. If you have bought a Waldorf doll from another crafter that you love, feel free to post a link in the comments below.

In Canada:

In the USA:

If you are interested in making your own doll: here’s a great blog, her dolls are beautiful:

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