Viola Doll Studio Makes Forever Friends

The art of doll making has a history that goes back thousands of years. Some of the earliest dolls discovered were found in ancient Egyptian tombs dating back to before 2000 BCE. Researchers aren’t sure what these particular dolls were used for, but over time and cultures, dolls have been known to be used for teaching, for entertainment (much like puppets) and for various types of ritual magic. Doll makers took their work very seriously, and imbued each of their creations with their love, energy and imagination. In a world without mass produced playthings, items like dolls were precious and hard to come by.

Eventually, dolls evolved into the comfort and fashion objects we’re familiar with today, and can be found by the hundreds in just about any discount or department store in the world, but there are still a number of craftspeople who continue to produce interesting, beautiful and top-quality dolls. Viola Hale, of Viola Studio Dolls, is one of these artists.

Hale was born in Poland to a family that lived frugally in order to stay afloat. Without access to expensive toys or store-bought craft materials, Hale was inspired to re-purpose many items for various uses and projects. Thankfully, she had creativity in her genes and talented people surrounding her to encourage her endeavors. Over time, Hale found that doll making was one of her main passions. After moving from her native Poland to the Colorado Rocky Mountains in the early 2000s, she launched Viola Studio and began producing her signature brand of dolls.

Viola Studio dolls are made entirely from soft natural materials. This choice reflects Hale’s commitment to eco-friendly crafting, as well as her vision that her dolls would be lovable take-along companions that are easy to cuddle. Each one is given its own individual style and personality. Their shabby-chic, vintage-look outfits are trendy yet timeless, and their faces are open and welcoming.

The dolls come with their own names, accessories and soft animal friends, so they’re ready for all kinds of imaginative play scenarios. For example, “Harper” brings along her owl friend “Scout,” and a matching owl-themed felt purse;“Cleo” wears a cozy dog scarf as a nod to her sweater-wearing canine companion Ruffler Dog. Kids can get their Viola Studio dolls together for playdates, swap accessories, and expand upon the dolls’ characters and interests.

Viola Studio dolls make a great addition in stores that specialize in earth-friendly products, or any shop that wants to expand its selection of unique, quality dolls: www.violastudiodolls.com