Bring the Greek Mykonos Village alive with this unique eight piece setting. A wonderful multicultural educational resource depicting the traditional whitewashed walls and blue painted doors, windows and balconies of the home, church and boat house in the Greek seaside village. The bougainvillea flowers make a bright contrast against the white walls.
The Greek family are wearing ornate traditional ceremonial costumes.
The back of the house, church and boat shed are open so the setting pieces can be stored neatly when not in use.
The height of house measures approx. 19cms,width 14cms and depth 11cms.
The domed shaped church has a height of approx. 16cms.
The boatshed has a height of approx.. 13cms.
The Mother and Father dolls have a height of approx. 13cms and the children a height of approx. 9.5cms. The doll’s faces are hand painted.
The boat completes the relaxing image of the seaside setting of the Greek Mykonos Village.
This wonderful unique item has been lovingly made by the extremely talented artisans at Artisans Effort in Kolkata, West Bengal , India. Many of the artisans were previously exploited and badly treated in their original workplace. Through your purchase you are helping the artisans regain their dignity and receive a fair wage. For all these artisans and their families it is their lifeline and escape from poverty. As Artisans Effort is a producer based Organization all the Artisans needs and difficulties are closed understood . Not only does this purchase help to enrich the lives of many producers but it also helps to fund a school established in January 2014 by the founders of Artisans Effort, Ejaz and Shaista. The school is based in Asanol (West Bengal). As well as admitting paying students, Artisans Effort also covers the cost for some needy students.