$1,719 raised out of $170,000
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Lele the Otomi doll, is an ancestral legacy that protects tradition. It is one of the representative symbols of Mexican culture.

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 Lele, the Otomi doll

This doll is one of most representative crafts of Mexican culture. They are originally from the municipality of Amealco de Bonfil in the state of Queretaro, Mexico, where Otomi women craft them as a way of life. In this town there is even a museum dedicated to the doll.

Amealco’s artisan offering her dolls in local market

The funds are going to support one of the largest societies of Mexican female crafters in the State, this project will help them to continue growing with this tradition that now is being known around the world thanks to a giant Lele, that has been traveling around the world, showing the proud of Mexican crafts. 

Lele in Potter’s Field Park London

Of course, since you are contributing to this project, you will receive one of the 100 dolls, crafted with the best quality materials and expert hands but overall with the love that this people puts on every one of them. 

The doll you will receive if you contribute to the project is 16 inches tall 12 inches wide approx. It is made with the best quality materials and their arms and legs are movable so you can place it in different positions, find below some pictures:

Lele, project doll
Lele project doll 2

Lele back
Lele ribbon
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