Barbara Sansoni Barefoot Mouse 22" Girl Mouse Handmade Sri Lanka

Description

Vintage BARBARA SANSONI BAREFOOT MOUSE 22" Girl Mouse Handmade Sri Lanka.
Very nice condition.  Measures 22" tall from top of head to end of foot.  Please note the mouse only stands she does not sit as her legs are designed to be rigid. Cute removable pinafore dress, attached shoes and long tail.
An original and one of a kind, this mouse is part of the classic line of mice made by Barbra Sansoni in her collection by "BAREFOOT". The BAREFOOT company was started to help enable the women in Sri Lanka's villages a way to produce crafts that could be sold on the world market, using responsible and ethical practices and ecologically safe procedures. Barbara Sansoni created this timeless and classic mouse collection as her signature line. The mouse collection was among the first group of animals that Sansoni, artist, designer and Barefoot's founder, designed over forty years ago. They perfectly reflect her passion and expertise with hand made textiles, design and color. Sansoni's multitude of well-honed creative gifts are imbued into her designs and can be found in the originality, character and resilience of all Barefoot products. Each one is intricately handcrafted, vibrantly colored, and incorporates
tiny details that makes this collection extraordinary. The mice and their clothing are handmade with an old world craftsmanship and incredible attention to detail. Small parts, like lace up shoes, are not removable. No need to worry about losing them. There was no detail forgotten. What's more, these toys were built to last!