Sentimental Portrait Keepsake Doll
The ultimate personalised keepsake doll — a bespoke heirloom, thoughtfully handcrafted to honour cherished memories and one which is uniquely yours.
- Bespoke Service · allow 8 weeks
- Includes personalised gift box
- Size · Large 38cm tall
- Made in Australia
Some memories deserve more than photographs or fading pages; they deserve to be held, cherished, and kept close for a lifetime.
The Sentimental Portrait Keepsake Doll is a bespoke, handmade heirloom, lovingly handcrafted to honour the people and moments that shape your life.
Every detail — from the soft curve of a smile to fabrics drawn from treasured memories — is thoughtfully brought to life. Whether incorporating garments of deep sentimental value or recreating meaningful details using carefully sourced materials, each doll becomes a living tribute: a story captured, a bond preserved.
You are welcome to send cherished garments, small tokens, or mementos to be gently woven into the design. If you prefer not to provide materials, the essence of your story can be lovingly recreated using thoughtfully selected fabrics and details.
Because something so personal deserves time, care, and quiet devotion, please allow up to 8 weeks for your doll to be individually handcrafted.
A Sentimental Portrait Keepsake Doll is more than a keepsake. It is memory, artistry, and love — stitched into form, and made uniquely yours.
This product is NOT a toy.
Size & Scale
- Height: Approximately 38cm tall (15-16 inches).
- Presence: A substantial, meaningful sculpture designed for gentle handling and display.
Materials & Artistry
- Body Fabric: High-quality, durable cotton.
- Inner Filling: Eco-friendly, hypoallergenic stuffing used to provide a weighted, premium structure.
- Hand-Finished Details: Hand-embroidered faces featuring hand-applied eyelashes to create a soft, realistic expression.
- Signature Mark: Adorned with an engraved gold-toned Upper Dhali® authenticity charm bracelet.
Design & Construction
- Clothing: Please note that all clothing and accessories are permanently attached and not removable unless explicitly stated otherwise in the description.
- Artistic Representation: While every effort is made to capture the essence of your inspiration, please understand that not all intricate details or fabric patterns can be perfectly replicated in miniature form.
Intended Use
- Gifting: Personalised gift box included.
- Purpose: Created as a sentimental keepsake or memorial piece for adult collectors.
- Suitability: Not suitable for children under 5.
Quality Guarantee
- Warranty: Supported by a 5-year manufacturing warranty.
- Origin: Individually handcrafted in our Brisbane, Australia studio.
Customisation & Fabrics
- Sending Your Own Materials: We warmly welcome you to send cherished garments, fabrics, or meaningful tokens to be incorporated into your doll to create a deeply personal piece.
- Returning Your Fabric: Any remaining fabric provided by you will be thoughtfully packaged and returned alongside your finished doll, unless you advise otherwise.
- If You Don't Have Fabric: We can source materials that capture the spirit of your vision, making every effort to match textures and colours.
- Miniature Artistry: Each doll captures the spirit and details of your inspiration in our signature style; please note that clothing is not removable and not all details can be reproduced in miniature.
The Bespoke Process
- How to Personalise: You can choose to "Personalise & Buy Now" by uploading your details during checkout, or select "Buy Now, Personalise Later" and I will email you to collect your information.
- Shipping Your Materials: If you have selected the option to provide your own fabrics during the ordering process, you will receive a follow-up email with detailed guidance and instructions on how to safely send your cherished items to my studio.
- The "Choosing Face" Experience: For a truly personal connection, I often embroider two distinct facial expressions for your doll, so you can choose the one that resonates most with your memory before final assembly.
- Final Approval: Upon completion, you will receive a final photo and/or video of your finished keepsake. Please note: Your order will not be shipped until I have received your final approval.
Purpose & Gifting
- Celebrating Life’s Milestones: These dolls are often commissioned to celebrate birthdays, retirements, or personal achievements, capturing a person’s unique style and spirit at a specific moment in time.
- Personalised Gifts: A Portrait Doll is a thoughtful way to honour a friend, mentor, or family member by weaving their personality and story into a tangible heirloom.
- Memorial & Sympathy: While many dolls celebrate living stories, they are also a beautiful way to hold space for remembrance and honour the legacy of a loved one with deep respect.
Safe & Secure Delivery
- Fully Tracked & Insured: We understand the precious nature of your keepsake or collector doll. Every order is shipped with full tracking and transit insurance for your total peace of mind.
- Signature on Delivery: To ensure your order reaches you safely, all Australian orders require a signature upon arrival.
- Global Shipping: We ship our dolls worldwide from Australia.
Shipping Rates:
- Australia: Flat rate $15 AUD
- International: From $40 AUD
Lead Times:
Please remember that artistry takes time. Our current bespoke creation window is 8 weeks from the moment we receive your final personalisation details.
Do you have a question before ordering? We’d love to help — please use the enquiry form below.
