Well been asked to use all my skills wrapped into one to create this...
This is a 16th fashion doll from Livrustkammaren, royal armory museum in Stockholm, Sweden. Its of the few surviving actual fashion dolls from the 16th century. Making a reproduction of this project, will envelope all my silks in needle arts to recreate. Sewing, embroidery, needle lace, beading, jewelry making, wire work, hair styling, and loads of patience. I have my supplies gathered and started on this right away.

I have created the diadem, that is the beaded tiara like item sewn on the top of the natural human hair wig. These decoration were sewn in for special occasions as seen in period portraiture.The wig is styled in the traditional hair style of the 16th century. I refer to it as the rolled Elizabethan hair style, though its popularity is seen from 1550 on wards in Europe and Britain. Consisted of a wad of fabric or hair as the foundation to wrap the front sections and secure to make two distinct roll on the front of the head, creating the heart shaped feature with the face.
Looking forward to working on more elements in this project as well as the learning that will happen along the way.
Best wishes,
Mairin
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