How to Buy Amish Dolls Online

Religious beliefs among the Amish prohibit showing the human face on any object. Because this restriction includes toys, handcrafted Amish cloth dolls have blank faces.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cloth Doll Clothing Patterns
• Cloth Doll Knitting Patterns
• Cloth Doll Patterns
• Internet Access
• Amish Doll Clothing
• Amish Dolls

1. Search the Internet for retailers that offer Amish dolls, or simply click the box for "Amish dolls" in the Shopping List below and choose the Shop Online option.

2. Become familiar with the types of Amish dolls offered. The greatest variation comes in clothing detail, color and size. Additional clothing can also be purchased for your doll.

3. Consider the personality of the recipient when choosing a doll to give as a gift. Would he or she prefer a boy or girl doll? A blonde or brunette? Baby dolls or figures of adults?

4. Check to see which Amish dolls the child or adult on your gift list may already have. If he or she already has a large Amish boy doll, give a matching Amish girl doll.

5. Expect to pay $20 to $150 for these cloth dolls and $5 to $30 for additional clothing items.

6. Use the Internet to find information on making your own cloth dolls and doll clothing. These dolls and accessories are relatively easy to make, and their construction can be an activity in which the entire family participates.

7. Check on the estimated delivery time before you order your Amish doll online. Delivery may take two to four weeks.

Tips & Warnings

• Use these faceless Amish dolls to teach your children about different religious beliefs and practices.
• Think about whether or not your child will be disappointed with a doll that has no facial features. Don't be surprised if your child is not as fascinated with the reasons behind the blank faces as you are.
• Pay for your online purchases with a credit card. This will allow you to document your purchase and will give you some recourse if you're dissatisfied with your purchase. Give your credit card information only through secure Internet sites.
• Take advantage of offers to ship the doll to the gift recipient. Your gift will be professionally wrapped and packaged. Often the company will even include a gift card made out to the recipient.