i would like for everyone to please help me welcome waldorfmama's new featured sponsor, mariengold! mariengold is the beautiful shop of maria ribbeck, an amazing and very gifted german doll maker in the waldorf tradition. our family has had the privilege of welcoming several of maria's dolls into our home and each one is so special and unique in their own way - imbued with the gentle energy and sweet spirit of the maker. and each doll is adorned with their own lovely handknitted and handsewn clothing, as well!
here are just a few of maria's beautiful waldorf dolls...
{photos courtesy of maria ribbeck}
here is what maria has to say...
my name is maria ribbeck and i live with my family in a beautiful green district of berlin, germany. i am happy to be a professional doll maker and work with my golden hands every day. in my mariengold studio, i create handcrafted, natural fiber dolls according to waldorf pedagogy for children of all ages. i appreciate natural and pure materials and the rich and lively spectrum of plant dyes. my dolls are made with love as a balm for the heart and soul. i invite you to visit my mariengold shop at dawanda and my website. custom orders are welcome. feel free to contact me at kontact@mariengold.net.
welcome, mariengold!
