All Personalised Handmade Keepsake Dolls

A meaningful gift begins with something made just for them. These personalised handmade dolls capture a memory, a moment, or a loved one — keepsakes to treasure for years to come. Read more

Uniquely Yours

"Mini Me" Portrait Dolls

Imagine a keepsake doll that reflects someone special, a wonderful moment in time. One that brings a warm sentimental feeling and a lovely sense of nostalgia.

The Portrait Doll service is a personal & refined experience, collaborating closely with Doll Artist & Designer Lou Peters.

Each moment with each stitch, every doll is a true heartfelt creation. Together we will create a beautiful keepsake doll to look just like you or your special someone. One that is "Uniquely Yours".

wedding dress keepsake doll wearing a white wedding dress, pink sash, miniature pink rose bouquet; draped in an Upper Dhali branded white ribbon
young girl wearing a blue dollcake tutu dress with personalised mini-me lookalike handmade doll made by Upper Dhali

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handmade doll wearing a pink and white lace dress with ribbon and flower detail featuring a handembroidered face with blue eyes and 3d eyelashes; laying down in a gift box with dandelion tissue paper and Upper Dhali branded ribbon
handmade ballerina doll wearing a pink tutu with silver diamante detail; featuring long brown curly hair, brown hand embroidered eyes
PERSONALISE YOUR WAY

Little Dhalings™

A lovely collection of beautifully designed dolls available for you to personalise your way.

Choose your favorite pre-made doll design from our range, and select your preferred skin tone, eye & hair colour and hair style.

The end result is a beautiful handmade doll, exclusively for you and uniquely yours ♥

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Personalise Your Way

Multicultural Heritage Dolls

The Multicultural Heritage collection have been designed to reflect your personal heritage and traditional dress.

Each design has been researched extensively to ensure authenticity, respect and inclusiveness.

Personalise your way- choose one of our pre-set designs, and select your preferred skin tone, eye & hair colour and hair style.

The end result is a quintessential family heirloom doll- an ultimate celebration and a perfect keepsake to tell your story for generations to come ♥

Collection launching soon.

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Maori girl personalised handmade doll close up image of hand embroidered face featuring brown eyes, 3 dimensional eyelashes and moko tattoo
world map showing Greenland, Europe, Asia & Africa in pastel rainbow colors

Australian Made Handmade Dolls Dollmaker Lou Peters Upper Dhali
Complimentary Consultation

Because something this meaningful deserves thoughtful attention

Sometimes the perfect doll begins with a conversation.

If you're unsure where to begin — or simply dreaming of something truly personal — I offer complimentary design consultations. Together, we’ll explore the details that matter most: a memory, a moment, a thread of who they are.

Let’s bring your keepsake to life, one stitch at a time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Each doll is lovingly handmade to your specifications — from chosen skin tone, eye colour, and hair style, to clothing that reflects a memory, moment, or cultural detail. You’ll receive a doll made just for you, full of meaning and charm.

Each doll is made with care and attention to detail. Current processing times are listed on each product page, but as a guide, please allow 3–6 weeks for your custom doll to be handcrafted and prepared for shipping.

Yes — all of our personalised dolls are designed to feel meaningful, with options to customise features like skin tone, eye colour, hair, and clothing.

If you’re seeking a truly bespoke keepsake, our Portrait Dolls offer a full custom service, lovingly made to reflect someone special through their features, hairstyle, and outfit details.

We’re proud to offer a growing range of multicultural dolls — each one made to reflect and honour diverse skin tones, hair textures, and cultural expressions. You can choose from pre-designed styles or personalise them to suit your story.

Yes — we’re honoured to include a small amount of ashes or a tiny keepsake inside your doll, carefully enclosed within a securely stitched section. These requests are handled with deep care and respect, turning each doll into a comforting reminder of someone held close, always.

Yes — we’re honoured to include a small amount of ashes or a tiny keepsake inside your doll, carefully enclosed within a securely stitched section. These requests are handled with deep care and respect, turning each doll into a comforting reminder of someone held close, always.