Irish heritage doll,H 30 cm, porcelain, pick up Islington/ Evans

This doll is from The Irish Heritage Doll Collection, featuring a range of traditional costumes on finely crafted hand-painted porcelain dolls. Great care has been taken to ensure native colourings on the figures and costumes. Each doll has been finished to the highest standard. The doll wears knitted designs of intricate character which are associated with the Aran Islands. The secrets of these knitted patterns were passed down through the ages and reflected family or local traditions. Clodagh's sweater shows the famous Fishermans Rib pattern which has strong folklore connotations. Knitted with unbleached sheep wool, it retains the natural oils and fibres which offers the wearer protection against the extreme Atlantic weather