Dolls - amulets. Interior decoration in the traditions of ancestors.

In Russia rag dolls from time immemorial served not only as toys, but also talismans of the family. Krupenichka promised prosperity and satiety. Nedazluchniki kept peace and harmony in the family. Plantain coast on the road from adversity and dashing people.
Slavic dolls - amulets were invariable attributes of many national holidays and celebrations. Remember at least Maslennitsu, which is accepted to burn in commemoration of the coming of spring. Her scarecrow is nothing more than an enlarged copy of the toy, made of straw and fabric.

Any Slav family must have had several dolls in the house. They served not only as an original decoration of the interior, but also symbols of prosperity, family well-being, conjugal love and fidelity.
Children, amusing themselves with such toys, were introduced to the cultural traditions of their ancestors.
Over the cradle of each baby, dolls-amulets invariably hung, which guarded a quiet sleep, driving away evil spirits.

Of course, we are modern people. In addition, paganism has long been replaced by Orthodox Christianity. But still the interest in making a rag doll is not lost today. After all, this is an interesting activity for children and adults, and sometimes a good source of additional income.

Dolls - amulets. Master class on manufacturing.

Slavic rag toy is easy to execute. In the doll, the constituent parts of the figure are schematically indicated, but details are not given particular attention. The head, arms, legs and trunk are made of fabric, straw or thick yarn. The main decoration and difference of each amulet is his costume. For a beautiful outfit a print of bright colors is used, monophonic and printed, braid, lace, buttons.

Of course, the most appropriate dolls are amulets in the interior of the children's room. Therefore, we suggest you to make a couple of figures with the symbolic name "Day - Night". To work you will need squares of linen or reps fabric beige and charcoal black, as well as a calico with a pattern in a small flower or peas, a narrow twisted braid, a little cotton wool, a thread in the color of the fabric, and lace trim.
A small doll - the amulet will come from a square with sides 15 to 15. However, you can easily change the size of the toy yourself.

Fold the fabric diagonally, then again to determine the center of the square. Now roll a tight cotton ball, wrap it with a cloth and tie it up tight. You have the head of a doll.

Free ends of the fabric will be her hands, and at the same time and sleeves in a puppet dress. Turn the corners inward and draw the fabric with a thread to make some kind of cams. Now from the bright chintz, cut the rectangle 25 by 10, sew it in a ring and pick up the fabric along the top edge. It will be a skirt for a doll. To the bottom, sew lace, for beauty and so that the fabric does not crumble. At the top, attach a belt from the braid and small straps. Now the doll can be dressed in a ready sarafan. From the color chintz, cut out a small square, fold it in half and tie it like a headscarf around the head. We do the second pupa in the same way. Of course, the outfits of the Day and Night must be different. After both figures are ready, complete their wardrobe accessories. For example, you can make beads or a belt with tassels from beads. Connect the puppet pair with a piece of twisted braid 20-25 cm long. Now you can hang the amulet near the crib.

By Christmas, you can make for the decoration of the house a cute doll-angel. True, it has nothing to do with ancient Slavic magic, but the technology of its manufacture is obviously borrowed from this source. The body of the doll is formed from food foil in the same way as in the previous description. The skirt is made of organza and fastened to the trunk with a satin ribbon tied with a bow. In order for the angel to be stable, make a cone of cardboard, of a size so that it can be masked with a cloth. Excess foil twist, fasten the figure in the stand. From a foil or velvet paper, cut out a pair of wings and attach it to the back of the angel. The Christmas symbol is ready.

Rag toys you can quite make with the children. Such pursuits not only develop the skills of fine motor skills, but also strengthen the trusting relationship between you and the baby.