Buy 9 inch Neela Doll - Girls of Many Lands9 inch Neela Doll - Girls of Many Lands Product Description:
- 9 inch Indian Doll - Neela
- Paperback Book "Neela: Victory Song "
- Doll Stand
- Enclosed in a Display Box
Product Description
This is a 9-inch NeelaTM doll of "Girls of Many Lands Collection" which includes stand and the paperback book - "Neela: Victory Song" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. This Doll was designed by the world famous designer Helen Kish and portrays a young girl, Neela Sen, who is wearing her very first safi for the grand occasion of her sister"s wedding. This means that she is now a young woman herself. The sari is made from a single piece of silk that is six yards long and is wrapped, tucked, and draped into a graceful gown. It is embroidered with silver flowers sparkle through the deep orange silk chiffon, Neela"s silk raffeta choli or blouse closes with a delicate beaded tie that crisscrosses in the back. There is a gardenia tucked into her braid . As Neela dresses for the wedding, her mother gives her a new gold necklace to go with the gold and silver jewelry that her parents have been collecting for her since she was born.
As India struggles for its freedom, Neela also strives for her chance to grow independently and with pride. -- Please note that the "Girls of Many Lands" dolls were Not made with undergarments as they were mainly made for display.
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By Diane B. Denormandie
I bought this doll and book for my grand daughter. My son moved to and married a woman in India. This helped to introduce her to my grand daughter before they came home for visit.
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