LARGE CORN DOLLIES
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The measurements given are the approximate length from the top of the hanging loop
to the tips of the ears at the base.
Corn Dollies
an ongoing traditional craft
The Cambridgeshire Umbrella is 31ins/86 cms
Price £28.75.
Price £28.75.
There is a group of Corn Dollies originating in Essex which are called "Terrets".
A terret is a brass ornament on the headpiece of a draught horse's bridle.
The height of the ones shown here is 14ins/36cm (without the ribbon or cord loop).
Price £16.25.
A terret is a brass ornament on the headpiece of a draught horse's bridle.
The height of the ones shown here is 14ins/36cm (without the ribbon or cord loop).
Price £16.25.
An example of a Corn Dolly from the Welsh borders.
There is some speculation regarding the symbolism of this particular dolly. It has been described as "Sword and Ring" (as in the style of some Celtic brooches) and an alternative suggestion is that the circle represents the sun, since this is required for a good harvest. However, given that Corn Dollies were probably Pagan fertility symbols, it is equally possible that the design symbolises the sexual act of creation.
Height 23ins/59cm
Price £28.50.
There is some speculation regarding the symbolism of this particular dolly. It has been described as "Sword and Ring" (as in the style of some Celtic brooches) and an alternative suggestion is that the circle represents the sun, since this is required for a good harvest. However, given that Corn Dollies were probably Pagan fertility symbols, it is equally possible that the design symbolises the sexual act of creation.
Height 23ins/59cm
Price £28.50.
A larger and embellished version of the Welsh Border dolly, this Corn Dolly is
decorated with loops and spirals of braided straw and hanging drops of small
dollies.
Limited availability, please email for confirmation prior to ordering.
The total height is 32ins/81cm.
Price £48.50.
Limited availability, please email for confirmation prior to ordering.
The total height is 32ins/81cm.
Price £48.50.
The basic Corn Dolly, made in most areas, is the Knack (pronounced neck) in which the plaiting is
worked around a shaped core of straws.
The longer one is 27ins/69cm and priced £27.00.
The shorter one is 20ins/51cm and priced £16.25.
The longer one is 27ins/69cm and priced £27.00.
The shorter one is 20ins/51cm and priced £16.25.
The Norfolk Lantern is a hollow Corn Dolly worked over a central column of a few straws.
A small lantern hangs from each of the four corners.
Limited availability, please email for confirmation prior to ordering.
Height 27ins/69cm
Price £33.40.
A small lantern hangs from each of the four corners.
Limited availability, please email for confirmation prior to ordering.
Height 27ins/69cm
Price £33.40.