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Papa Klaus Collection
Papa Klaus Santa Dolls have distinctive faces with eyes that follow you wherever you go. Each one has enormous character and deserves a special home.
Clay baked heads are made especially for Ione. The results can be surprising because the facial expressions will remind you of someone famous.
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Mama Klaus Collection
Behind every good man there's a good woman... at least, so we are told. Well, Papa Klaus is no exception.
Without Mama Klaus helping our jolly old Saint Nick with his hectic schedule a lot of kids would be mighty disappointed.
Mama may be a sweet old thing, but behind the scenes she cracks the whip.
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Mr & Mrs Klaus Collection
By popular request, Ione has created the Mr and Mrs Klaus series using matching material for each cloak.
While each Santa Doll can be purchased individually, many customers enjoy having Mama and Papa lookalikes.
You are more than welcome to buy either Mr Klaus or Mrs Klaus, but the one left behind will be very sad.
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Ione's Couture Collection
Using only the best fabrics and accessories, these Santa Dolls attest to Ione's superb craftsmanship. Her extensive background in the world of couture fashion is truly exemplified.
Here are luscious fabrics lined with velvety smoothness. And you will marvel over the hand embroidered sequins that seem to cascade in a sea of glitter.
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Gallery Collection
Are you looking for an unusual Christmas gift that will always be cherished by that someone special? Well, here it is!
Each whimsical Santa doll is accessorized to enrich its theme and enhance its identity as a genuine work of art. Business executives enjoy giving these as thank you gifts to their best clients and employees.
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Japanese Collection
Skillfully crafted using luxurious kimonos and obis fashioned with accessories from far-off antique flea markets.
Legends, mythology and history have combined to present a variety of folklore concerning the origin and validation of the spirit of Santa... even in the Land of the Rising Sun.
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Chinese Collection
Some Santas live at the North Pole, while others reside in Lapland. But, where do our Chinese Santa dolls live? Perhaps on the Avenue of Eternal Peace in Beijing.
Wouldn't it be fun to see these Chinese Santa Dolls all lined up in a Chinese Dragon Dance? Of course, we'd need Santa in his sleigh leading the parade.
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Okinawan Collection
Okinawan Santa Dolls are more colorful than their traditional Japanese counterparts. There is a well-defined cultural distinction to this Kingdom of the Ryukyus.
Ione personally gathers her material from around the world. Luxurious velvets... brocades... tapestries... silk... lace... patchwork quilts and beaded cloth. Uniquely elegant!.
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Korean Collection
Korean Santa dolls feature bright colors associated with traditional ceremonial dress. Our Christmas Santa from this ancient culture conforms to their special system of elaborate gestures.
Regardless of religious origin, Santa's spirit of giving to children appears to be testimony to a Christian philosophy that is widespread throughout South Korea.
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Hawaiian Collection
These dolls share the Aloha spirit, the history of the Hawaiian cowboy (paniolo) and the missionary. Looks great in a hula skirt or wearing the traditional quilted island motif.
Legend associated with Santa says he lives in a far northern land covered with perpetual snow. Maybe he lives at the 13,606 foot summit of Hawaii's famous mountain named Mauna Kea.
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Necktie Collection
During her many buying trips abroad, Ione cultivated the technique of disassembling dozens of fashion designer neckties and embroidering them into luxurious Santa Doll costumes.
All of a sudden, both friends and strangers began asking her to make one for them. Her signature line became established and the rest is history.
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Filipino Collection
The Season of Christmas is celebrated longer in the Philippines than in any other country. But Santa himself might not be too evident amongst the populace.
If you did bump into Santa Claus while visiting the Philippines, he might look something like one of Ione's elaborately decorated Santa Dolls.
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Sitting Santa Collection
Santa's sleigh is packed and he is ready to go. All around the world little kids are nestled in bed and dreaming of their new toys.
Ready or not... here comes the Beary Christmas Express. So, don't be surprised when you look up to the sky on Christmas Eve and see a large red vessel streaking from thither to yon.
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Harajuku Doll Collection
What would you do with leftover remnants? Well, Ione's creative mind sees miniature Harajuku Dolls delicately fashioned in unique outfits made with leftover material from kimonos and obis.
Ione's wonderfully loyal helper brings Harajuku to life as one-of-a-kind beautiful little tabletops meticulously crafted.
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