Waldorf doll

The dolls are generally made of natural fibers — such as wool, cotton, or linen — from their stuffing to their hair to their clothing.

The doll makers use techniques drawing on traditional European doll-making.

For instance, it has either no facial features, or a simple neutral expression.

Dolls vary in the form best suited to the stage of development of the child; from a simple sack or pillow doll for a baby, a knotted or handkerchief style for a teething child, a simple doll with bulky limbs and either short hair or a hat for a toddler.

For an older, more independent child who can change clothing and dress hair, 'formed' limbed dolls with the ability to sit are introduced with changeable clothing and often longer hair.