Bamboletta’ means ‘little doll’ in Italian and is a term of endearment that parents use for their children. This was my father’s nickname for me throughout my childhood.
We take great pride and care to use only the finest materials available to me in making these dolls. I use a wonderful thick cotton interlock from the Netherlands for their ’skin’. I have tried many, many fabrics out there and this is by far the most superior in quality. It hardly pills, it retains its shape and it is oh so soft. I know it may seem a bit excessive to be going on and on about my doll fabric, but it really is fantastic.The wool I use is sourced right here in Canada from sources that treat their animals very well and use gentle and eco friendly methods in the cleaning and carding of the wool. The next step in the dolls is their hair. I am a self proclaimed yarn addict. I love nothing better then to rummage through yarn shops to find new and interesting yarns for my dolls hair. I have my own source of gorgeous handspun, handdyed yarn that I use in some of my dolls create a unique and special look. I most often mix several types of yarns together to create a natural and funky look - highlights and all! There is a practical reason for my mixing as well, the dolls hair can withstand much more handling. If just a soft yarn or mohair is used alone the hair tends to matte.
I have wonderful, amazing people working with me making each Bamboletta special and unique. Without them this wouldn't be happening! There are now 8 of us sewing and knitting - creating dolls with much love - usually with our own little ones running around at our feet! One of our goals is to be able to provide as many moms with work and paying them well for work that requires dedication and a very calloused thumb! In the future I would like to set up a workspace that moms (and other people working with us) can come and work or take work home, maybe have some in house childcare. I would love to be able to create a beautiful space for them to come to and work in. I believe in voicing what you would like to ‘get’ out of life - and this is my wish!
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Christina
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