A doll-motanka is an amulet which is considered a symbol of Slavic culture. Many believe that he has a special energy that is able to maintain friendly and loving relationships, improve his material situation, fulfill his desires, and so on.
In general, there are several types of dolls, motorcycles , but in principle the manufacturing process they have similar.
How to make a doll-motanku?
To make dolls you need to take white coarse calico or flax, in general, the material should be natural. Chintz will fit for clothes. Also take the colored thread, braid and other ornaments. To make a doll, you can not use a needle, as in principle, it is already clear from the title.
Take a long enough strip of fabric and fold it into a tight keg, which will serve as the basis for the head. A square of flax or coarse calico and wrap it, like a bag. Using a white thread, fix the head and thereby make the neck.
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Thread a yellow and blue color, make a sacred cross on the face. This symbol has great power and importance. Consider that it is important to wind, repeating the movement of the Sun and make an odd number of windings. You can use special tapes.
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Continuing with his own hands to make a doll-motanku guard, twist from the chosen material two dense tubules of different lengths and connect to make a cross. Binding make as a solar sign - Cross. As a result, you will make a basis for the trunk and hands.
Then connect the trunk and head.
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Take a rectangle of colored fabric and make a long side cut to the middle, and in the center, cut a circle for the trunk. Put it on the upper part of the trunk, so that the incision is back. To fasten the shirt, use a winding around the waist and straps to fasten on your hands.
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Take two large rectangles, form the lower and upper skirt.
If you want, you can add an apron and some other ornaments.
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It remains only to take a handkerchief and tie it on his head. It is a specific symbol indicating the connection with the sky.