Socks Doll - Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Firstly, a single sock is selected and cut into two, separating the cuff area and the rest of the even fabric, using a scissor. Here the larger section is taken to make the body of the doll while the cuff makes its cap. Folding the sock vertically, a straight cut is made through the center of the ribbed section for the leg part. Now turning the sock inside out, long straight stitches are made along the cut end with the help of a needle and thread. Once done, it is turned back and stuffed with cotton fiber. These stuffings are pushed right to give an even shape to the doll's body. The rims are then stitched again to hold the stuffings. Taking another sock of white color, the head part of the doll is created, where the cloth is stuffed and stitched along the edges. Once the edges are closed well, the thread is pulled to gather the stitches together. Next, the artisan takes to attach the body parts made and then stitches the sides of the body from front to back to create arms. After this, the ready hat is fitted over the head part, and the facial features for the doll are outlined with a marker. Then placing beads, stitches are run through them to make eyes for the doll, and by this, the doll is ready.
