African doll

My friends from Minerva's circle and I decided to participate in what it's called Dollies without borders project. In this project, we make handcrafted dolls that represent girls and boys in Africa and also stuffed animals from the countries where they will be sent and then we give them to the lady that organizes all of this and that will take them or make sure they get to orphanages in several countries in Africa.

Mis amigas de Minerva's circle y yo hemos decidido participar en lo que se llama el proyecto de Munhecas sin fronteras. En este proyecto, hacemos munhecas a mano que representan a ninhos y ninhas de Africa y tambien animales de esos paises donde van a ser enviados y luego se los damos a la persona que organiza todo esto y que se asegurara de que llguen a orfanatos en varios paises de Africa.

I made a doll thinking of the woman that I know from West Africa. I think they are tall, slim ad the dresses they wear are very tailored and with a lot of flare, very beautiful. I made a little flamenco style dress, but that is my spanish touch. Even though you can't see it in the pictures the doll also has underwear.

Yo hice una munheca pensando en las mujeres que conozco que son de Africa occidental. Me parece que son altas, esbelta y los vestidos que usan son muy entallados y con mucho volante, muy bonitos. Me ha salido un poco flamenquita pero bueno, ese es mi toque espanhol. Aunque no sale en las fotos tambien tiene ropa interior;)




My friends from Mali also gave a couple of nice presents that they brought from their trip to Ethiopia. This is my new outfit. I love it, it is simple but has a nice decoration and it is very comfortable around the house.

Mis amigos de Mali tambien me han dado un par de regalos que me han traido de su viaje a Etiopia. Este es mi nuevo vestido. Me encanta, porque es simple pero tiene un bonito detalle y es muy comodo para la casa.


They also gave me some beautiful fabric from Mali. Fabric is always welcome, I love it!

Tambien me dieron una tela muy bonita de Mali. La tela siempre es bienvenida, me encanta!


Now I'm in Tennessee with my friend Gisele having a great time. More to come...

Ahora estoy en Tennessee con mi amiga Gisele pasandomelo en grande. Mas despues...