Saila's fun new accesories

 

One of the greatest things about Maplelea as a company is how much effort has gone into creating a true representation of  Canada's Nunavut Girls. 

The following is from the Maplelea Media release and shows to me the dedication to creating a truly Canadian product that reflects life of Canadian Girls.

"To create this newest character, owner and designer Kathryn Gallagher Morton, drew on many sources. She consulted with Nunavut resource people, attended an Inuit Awareness seminar, and read extensive printed and on-line material. Then, she and her family travelled to Iqaluit where they spent 10 days getting to know the city and its people. They sampled traditional country foods, participated in the Christmas Games, stayed in a local home, watched a stone carver at work, talked to craftspeople at a local craft show, attended a bilingual church service (English and Inuktitut), visited a school and other community facilities, toured the parliament buildings and chatted to lots of very friendly people.

Kathryn sought out local Maplelea families and asked them for their ideas and suggestions for this new character. While attending the Christmas Games held at a local hall over several evenings, Kathryn had the opportunity to personally interview a number of girls who eagerly shared with her their stories of what it is like to be a young girl growing up in Nunavut today.
A Canadian artist was commissioned to sculpt the doll, and based on the information that had been gathered, appropriate clothing and accessories were created. The story journal was written and illustrated and then translated into French and Inuktitut."

Saila's new Qamutiik , a small sled is offered at $38.00

It includes a harness for Nulilik (shown above and sold separately) and the Qamutiik sled is made of Canadian Hemlock.

The rest of Saila's outfit her Pang hat which sells for $20, is made in Nunavut and has been sold out however it is expected to be available at the end of January 2012.
Her amazingly detailed coat Amazing Amauti which is also made in Nunavut is expected to be available again soon. At a cost of $58 this coat is not only a doll play item it is an investment in the people of Nunavut!
I hope to add it to my collection this year and I hope you will consider Saila and her Canadian made items and accessories to add to your doll collection today.
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