String Doll Story
There are lots of stories describing the origins of the String Dolls, Voodoo String Dolls and Voodoo keychains. Most stories speak of these originating in Northern Thailand. Nowadays, String Dolls, Voodoo String Dolls and Voodoo keychains are one of the most popular must have accessories all over Asia and the USA.
We think the UK and Europe will be the next territories for String Doll, Voodoo String Doll and Voodoo keychain domination!
How were they made - then and now?
The original manufacturing method for String Dolls, Voodoo String Dolls and Voodoo keychains is full of charm. What we can piece together from speaking to local contacts is that, in their spare time, farmers in Northern Thailand would create doll like figures from pieces of straw. These would then be given to loved ones as tokens of affection and lucky charms.
Over time, and with textiles production becoming more sophisticated, straw was replaced with string and the modern String Dolls, Voodoo String Dolls and Voodoo keychains were born.
Each String Doll, Voodoo String Doll and Voodoo keychain is made from a single length of continuous cotton string, which is carefully wound to create the classic string doll body shape. No wire frames are used as a template for the body so each wind has to be perfectly accurate. Each String Doll, Voodoo String Doll and Voodoo keychain is then adorned with distinctive accessories to create particular characteristics. Many of the these accessories are made from off cuts of materials and textiles which would otherwise be thrown away. Very little goes to waste!
String Dolls, Voodoo String Dolls and Voodoo keychains - should I be concerned about voodoo?
Our String Dolls, Voodoo String Dolls and Voodoo keychains are a bit of fun and should not be taken seriously. They make a fun lucky charm, accessory for your keyring or bag, wedding favour or decorative item for your home or car (we also think they will look great hanging from Christmas Trees).
