Want to lure your little fashionista away from the television or video games with a toy that will engage her? Try vintage-inspired cloth paper dolls by textile artist Sally Manke for entertainment that’s kid-powered, rather than battery-powered.
Manke has created cotton fabric, reusable versions of classic paper dolls and bonded them to batting. In her set, two ready-to-play-with dolls (about 7- to 8-inches tall), six dresses and six hats come with their own quilted carrying case, available in “medium blue” and “mauve pink.” (All of the pieces can be hand-washed and must be laid flat to dry.) Each case has a front pocket to store the two dolls and inside pockets for stowing clothes and accessories. The case fastens with a ribbon tie, and then it’s ready to be toted to church, on a play date or road trip for hours of fun.
Cloth paper dolls and accessories in carrying case, $25. SallyManke shop on www.etsy.com.
