Friday 15 February 2008

Country visitors

Here's a pair of 'Rustics' calling in on their way to the coast to buy salt. Cousins from the provinces, they stand out in their rough homespun clothes coloured with plant dyes and decorated with berries, as they pose for a family photograph.








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3 comments:

Shashi Nayagam said...

They are gorgeous I love their shoes they are the cutest!

Clothmatters said...

Beautiful dolls! I am sure they were admired by all.

Unknown said...

These are great little characters, thanks for sharing.
Sue
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