Fabric Yo-Yo Folk Art Dolls

Updated September 13, 2026

A set of four vintage folk art dolls constructed from gathered fabric discs, commonly known as yo-yos. Each doll features a body and limbs formed by stacking these discs along a central internal cord. The dolls are fitted with molded plastic or vinyl heads featuring painted blue or brown eyes and blushed cheeks. The collection utilizes a diverse array of textile patterns including floral cotton prints, stripes, and knits in various color palettes. Headwear varies across the group, including a red pointed fabric hat, a tall tapered fuzzy red hat with blonde braided yarn hair, a light blue hood, and a yellow and black houndstooth patterned hat. The dolls are unmarked, with no legible manufacturer names or labels present on the heads or bodies.Height: 18 inchesHeight: 14.5 inchesThe dolls are in fair overall vintage condition. There are prominent cracks and splits to the plastic heads at the neck and jawline of several dolls, notably the doll with the fuzzy red hat and the doll with blonde braids. The facial paint shows wear and scuffing, particularly on the cheeks and nose areas. Fraying and loose threads are visible throughout the edges of the fabric discs, and surface

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