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Dolls in Waldorf Tradition
  mia-mara-spielzeug@gmx.net
+49 (0)176 835 542 97
 
 
Walddorf toys for
kindergarten and home
 

I noticed how important dolls are for children during my training as a Waldorf kindergarten teacher. The first dolls I sewed were for my sons. When I saw the two of them playing with them, I noticed that the dolls are more than just a toy, they are also a friend, companion, comforter and listener.

From then on I decided to make all the dolls for my kindergarten myself. Now, after seeing the joy with which the children play with the dolls, I would like to share this joy with the world.

 
The Mia Mara doll 

Each Mia Mara doll is handcrafted, unique and made from high quality materials:

• The hair is made of wool or mohair
• The dolls' clothes are made of
organic doll jersey (Swiss jersey)
• The mouth and eyes are hand made
embroidered with colored thread
• The shell of the doll is made of 100% cotton and Swiss jersey
• The filling consists of 100% fair new or sheep wool
(a sand filling can optionally be sewn into the fuselage)

The size of the dolls varies between 35 and 42 cm

 

 
About Mia Mara 

My name is Maria Popescu. I live in Berlin since 1990 and have been working as a Waldorf kindergarten teacher for over 20 years.
Making dolls isn't just a hobby for me, it's my great passion. The loving handwork relaxes me and helps me to calm down.
The effort and care I put into sewing creates a close relationship and love between the doll and the child.

 

 
 
Waldorf dolls (with or without sand filling)
 


Size: ca. 38-42 cm 
Skin: organic doll jersey
Filling: organic wool
Hair: mohair
Weight: 380-420 g / 750-875 g (with sand)
handmade & unique

120 € / 150 € with sand filling

 

Cuddle doll   

The doll is very suitable for cuddling, sleeping and comforting.
In contrast to synthetic fibers, wool takes on little odor (sweat) and has a natural self-cleaning function, i.e. smells absorbed are released back into the air. After a short ventilation, the wool smells neutral and fresh again.
Dolls for the very young children (1 year).

Size: approx. 20-24 cm
Skin: organic doll jersey 
Body: nicki fabric
Filling: organic wool
handmade & unique

40 €

 

First doll for newborns   

Size: approx. 20-24 cm
Head: organic doll jersey

Body: cotton handmade
handmade & unique

30 €

 
 
Seasonal figures in Waldorf tradition 

Small standing dolls, about 21-31 cm tall. They accompany us all year round and at the most important festivities. Particularly suitable for the annual table.
 
Christ Child

The Christ Child is a symbol of Christmas. So it is the Christ Child who brings us the gifts. In the kindergarten we set out together with the shepherds to meet the Christ Child.

approx. 26-30 cm
Weight depending on the filling with sand or wool
Materials used: wool, organic dolls jersey and nicki fabric
70 €

  King Winter

After the crib garden has been dismantled on the season table and the new year has begun, all children are waiting for snow and “King Winter”.

approx. 26-30 cm
Weight depending on the filling with sand or wool
Materials used: wool, cotton and felt
80 €

     
 
Saint Nicholas

In the run-up to Christmas, the children wait for Saint Nicholas on December 6th.
Saint Nicholas was a churchman and therefore he is a bishop dressed in blue. The story of Saint Nicholas gives children in kindergarten an important value: sharing. This creates an awareness of community, togetherness and charity in the children.

approx. 26-30 cm
Weight depending on the filling with sand or wool
Materials used: wool, cotton and felt wool
80€

  Dwarfs

Dwarfs are natural beings, elemental beings and they play a very important role in fairy tales, legends or other stories.

10-12 cm
Materials used: knitted from wool, filled with raw wool
15€

     
 

Maria & Josef

Nativity figurines
If necessary: ​​sheep, donkeys, ox and shepherds
approx. 24-26 cm
Weight: 150-170 g
Skin color / face color from organic dolls jersey
Materials used: knitting wool, cotton, felt fabrics for clothing
120 €

 

Mother Earth

Figure for the season table
approx. 26 - 30 cm
Weight: 250-350 g
Skin color / face color: organic dolls leotard
Hair: mohair, wool
Materials used: wool, cotton, possibly felt
80 €

     
 
 

Animals 

I have been knitting animal figures for over 20 years. At first I used different instructions from books, but now I've developed my own individual style. Please note that the animal figures are suitable for children from the age of 3. Children under 3 must be supervised at all times.

Materials: cotton, wool and raw wool for darning
Production method: knitted, crocheted and sewn

 
Horse
Virgin wool for the body
Unspun sheep's wool for darning
Length: 14 16 cm
Height: 12-14 cm
Larger if necessary
15€
  Pig
pink knitting wool / cotton
Unspun sheep's wool for darning
Length: 10-12 cm
Height: 7-8 cm
12 €
     
 
Chicken
Colorful cotton blend
Unspun sheep's wool for darning
Length: 7-8 cm
Height: 12-14 cm
6 €

  Rabbits
Merino and angora wool
Unspun sheep's wool for darning
Length: 10-12 cm
Height: 5-6 cm
10 €

     
 
Cat
Mohair or angora wool / merino wool
Length: 8-9 cm
Height: 5-6 cm
10 €

  Sheep
Natural white knitting wool, mohair if required
Unspun sheep's wool for darning
Length: 10-12 cm
Height: 12-14 cm
10 €
     
   
Donkey
Virgin wool for the body
Unspoiled wool for darning
Length: 13-15 cm
Height: 12-14 cm
15 €
   
 
 
Weiteres Waldorf-Spielzeug
 
Felt balls
made of colored wool
Varying sizes, on average between 8-10 cm
4-8 € depending on size

  Little dwarfs
colored felt wool
Filling: wool
Size: 10-12 cm
3€ each

     
   

Screw belts
The ribbons are made of wool and cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Snail belts promote fine motor skills and the imagination of children.
Due to its stable nature, a snail belt is well suited to learn knots in a playful way. These can be easily untied again. They are suitable for finger games, as a leash, as a fishing line, for dressing up and for many other things in children's free play.
ATTENTION: As a precaution, NEVER let children play with the snail belts unsupervised.
10 €

   
     
 
 
Contact
 
mia-mara-spielzeug@gmx.net
+49 (0)30 622 056 59
 
 
Conditions

By ordering one or more products, the customer agrees to the following conditions:

Guarantee
The products are handmade. The information and images of the products on this website are purely exemplary; minor deviations in shape and color are possible.

You can order via the e-mail address: mia-mara-spielzeug@gmx.net

delivery
as soon as possible, through a parcel service of my choice.
The customer bears the costs for packaging and shipping.

International orders
I calculate the costs for the packaging and shipping.

payment
Prepayment up to 3 working days after ordering.

payment method
Full transfer to my account

Reservations of ownership
The ordered goods remain my property until the purchase price and the ancillary costs listed have been paid in full.

Defects and complaints
Please contact us by phone or in writing within 3 days of receiving the goods.

Transport damage
If the goods are delivered with obvious transport damage, please report such errors to the deliverer as soon as possible and contact me. You help us to assert our own claims against the carrier or transport insurance.

Exchange and return
In the original condition within 5 days of receiving the goods. The customer bears the costs of the return.
I cannot accept freight collect returns without prior consultation.