Kewpie Doll Earrings Handbeaded A tiny pearlised white mid

A tiny pearlised white mid century handbag which opens and snaps shut on a long necklace of pearlised white star and gold effect beads with minute cross charms

The ‘shackle’ is connected to wave and fish-inspired beads

The pendant is the original head to the toy and the articulated plastic green body segments form one side of the necklace

The necklace is finished with a black seed bead loop and button clasp

Magnificent eyecatching statement pieces

Kewpie Doll Earrings Handbeaded A tiny pearlised white midGet all dolled up! These minute vintage Japanese dolls are made from celluloid and date from the 1940s. Celluloid was invented in 1863 and was popular for dolls from 1870 1930. The detail is amazing, with little moving arms and pink and green detailing to the bodies. They are extremely lightweight and attached to a loop of small colourful seed beads to create a really original pair of earrings. Silver filled hooks.