'Aiyana Dancing Feather'

'Aiyana Dancing Feather' is a 9" inch, (22.8 centimeters) 6" seated, hand sewn and painted La De Da' Artisan Bear. She is the first of this brand new pattern, more realistic in shape than my other designs. Her Native American theme was inspired by my Cherokee and Apache heritage and the many beautiful dancers I have enjoyed and photographed at the Pow Wow's we attend here in California. FACIAL FEATURES 'Aiyana Dancing Feather' views the world through shiny black premium glass eyes with hand sculpted clay eyelids, accented with the La De Da' signature wet tear accents for a dimensional and soulful gaze. The lower eyelids are filled with a tear medium giving a wet, lifelike, forlorn expression. The nose has also been hand sculpted,stained and 'wet' for natural effect. The mouth is embroidered and treated to shimmer. BODY She is five way jointed and is created in a feathery soft Helmbold viscose. The entire body is meticulously painted and heat set in a textile watercolor, leaving the hand of the viscose very soft and the colors dappled creating more texture and contrast. She was sewn entirely by hand and stuffed with poly, mineral stones for weight and the highest quality lavender buds in the belly. She has an appealing crunchy feeling when her belly is squeezed. She is a semi realistic pattern design. Her paw pads are a beautiful, high quality felt, also hand painted and heat set. The lavender is imported from Provence, France. Lavender is a La De Da' signature element added to all of my bears to enhance the "hug" experience with a gentle, therapeutic natural scent. Squeezing the buds helps release the scent, so you get a little bit of relaxation with every hug. In addition, non-culinary Lavender is a natural repellent to moths, insects and other critters, like mice, helping preserve and protect your La De Da' bear for many years. ACCESSORIES She wears her Native American Pow Wow Regalia, a little knit and embroidered fancy shawl secured with a beautiful beaded shield for a bit of la de da' flair. She cannot stand on her own but can propped. All of my designs are one of kind, no two bears are alike. From my heart to your hand....I hope the La De Da' Artisan Bears bring you a smile.