MOTANKA DOLLS AND TOYS

Motanka is a Ukrainian folk doll. She symbolizes female wisdom; She guards the home and the hearth; She is a great talisman against bad spirits and bad moods; She wards away the evil eye.

Motanka is made by winding and tying cloth and thread. Scissors & needles may not be used when making a motanka She is never sewn

Motanka’s face is often left blank. Her face may never be painted, as it used to be thought that “bad spirits could enter The soul Through the eyes

Frequently, a cross was placed Over the face – The solar symbol The cross over the chest Guards the heart Against bad feelings and thoughts.

Old clothing are used to make Motankas. Those used clothing carry The energy of the one who wore them And the love and the warmth Of the maker’s hands.

DIFFERENT MOTANKA STYLES

BARE HEAD MEANS A YOUNG GIRL

HEAD KERCHIEF - A MARRIED WOMAN

THE ART OF MAKING MOTANKA DOLLS AND TOYS IS SAID TO GO BACK 7 000 YEARS. People used to make angels, rabbits, cats and other toys for their children. When hanging over the crib, motankas guard the baby and keep away illness, “bad spirits” and “evil eye.”

MOTHERS USED TO MAKE MOTANKAS AS WEDDING GIFTS FOR THEIR DAUGHTERS

A new baby called For a special doll

MOTANKAS BRING LUCK, PEACE AND JOY TO THEIR OWNERS

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