The first time I saw a Lime`doll I was enchanted. I was drawn to her simplicity and strong design. That she was a beautiful bride and we have 2 daughters
meant that I had to have her! Since that first find I have learned more about them as well as picked up a couple more. The dolls were first designed and produced in 1981 at the Lime`factory in the Dominion Republic town of Santiago. They were a popular souvenir for visitors. It is said the faceless dolls represent the country's ethnic and cultural diversity. Although the Lime`factory closed several years ago they can still be found through private collectors(ie estate sales). Other D.R. artisans now make the faceless dolls but the designs and quality of the originals are hard to match. Tracy
meant that I had to have her! Since that first find I have learned more about them as well as picked up a couple more. The dolls were first designed and produced in 1981 at the Lime`factory in the Dominion Republic town of Santiago. They were a popular souvenir for visitors. It is said the faceless dolls represent the country's ethnic and cultural diversity. Although the Lime`factory closed several years ago they can still be found through private collectors(ie estate sales). Other D.R. artisans now make the faceless dolls but the designs and quality of the originals are hard to match. Tracy
