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Design your own handmade mermaid doll - pastel rainbow trio of mermaid dolls with curly hair and silver sequin mermaid bodice
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Mermaid Doll - Design Your Own

Bespoke in every detail — your mermaid keepsake, lovingly handmade to capture the magic of the sea and the dreams she carries within.

$499.00
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  • Custom Made · allow 6 weeks
  • Includes Personalised Gift Box
  • Size · Large 38cm tall
  • Made In Australia
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A Mermaid Made Just for You — to be Cherished in Quiet Moments and Kept Close

For those drawn to the sea, to stories, and to the quiet magic of imagination. I hand-make each mermaid slowly and thoughtfully, capturing a gentle personality in my signature Upper Dhali® style.

A Soulful Design Journey I invite you to guide the creation of your mermaid by choosing the colours and textures that reflect your own story. Finished with signature hand-applied eyelashes and an engraved gold authenticity charm, she is more than an object—she is a presence.

Please note: This is an heirloom art piece intended for display and gentle appreciation; she is not a toy.

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

  • Memorial or Remembrance Keepsake: Many Custom Mermaid Dolls are created to honour the memory of a loved one. Through colour choices and symbolic details, I can gently reflect a spirit or story held close to your heart.

  • Sending Your Own Materials: I 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 Aren't Sending Fabric: I supply all materials that capture the spirit of your vision, making every effort to match textures and colours.

  • Miniature Artistry: Each doll captures the spirit of your inspiration in my 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 personally email you to collect your information.

  • Shipping Your Materials: If you provide your own fabrics, 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.

  • Personalised Gifts: A Custom Mermaid Doll is a thoughtful way to honour a friend 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.

We ship worldwide with care and consideration for every handmade keepsake.

  • Made to order — please allow up to 6 weeks for creation before dispatch
  • Ships from Australia
  • Tracked and insured shipping on all orders
  • Domestic & international delivery available

Shipping timelines may vary slightly depending on your location.

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Do you have a question before ordering? We’d love to help — please use the enquiry form below.

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Our Creative Process

The Journey of Your Custom Mermaid

Ordering a custom mermaid is a gentle, guided experience designed to feel personal and unhurried.

  • Select Her Details – Choose the colors, fabrics, and styling that will bring your mermaid to life.

  • Share Your Vision – Draw inspiration from a child’s imagination, a favorite palette, or a cherished memory.

  • Artisan Review – I personally review every detail before I begin, ensuring your keepsake is created with absolute intention.

  • Handcrafted for You – I individually hand-stitch your mermaid in my Brisbane studio with slow, devoted care.

  • Ready to Treasure – Once complete, I thoughtfully package your one-of-a-kind mermaid for her journey to you.

Read About Our Process
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A Doll with Heart

A Gift for an Ocean Princess

This bespoke offering is ideal for:

  • Dreamers and Believers – Children and adults who feel a deep connection to the ocean, fantasy, and imagination.

  • Milestone Celebrations – Thoughtful gifts for birthdays, achievements, or special moments in time.

  • Story Spaces – Adding a touch of magic to mermaid-themed bedrooms and curated story spaces.

  • Symbolic Honouring – Celebrating a loved one through specific colours, symbolism, or design.

  • Remembrance – Keepsakes created in memory of a loved one, capturing their spirit without requiring a portrait likeness.

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Personalised Gifts — The Art of Giving a Keepsake

Lou Peters, Founder of Upper Dhali

Female Founded • Purpose Led

Upper Dhali® was founded by Lou Peters in 2012, emerging from a period of personal grief in which creating became a means of reflection and quiet healing.

Learning the art of doll artistry and creating beautiful dolls soon evolved beyond form and technique into a considered practice of preserving others' stories and treasured memories.

Today, Upper Dhali® represents a new generation of heirloom-quality keepsakes — where craftsmanship, sentiment, and story are brought together to create pieces intended to be treasured for generations.

Made in Brisbane, Australia

Upper Dhali® is a humble home-based studio in beautiful, sun-filled Brisbane, Queensland, where each keepsake is made thoughtfully and individually by hand.

Our dolls are art, created through a slow, deliberate process that prioritises craftsmanship over volume. Creating from a small studio allows heirloom techniques to remain central to the making process, ensuring every piece is finished with care, intention, and an uncompromising standard of quality.

Certified Australian Made – Upper Dhali
Heirloom Quality Guarantee

Heirloom Artistry • Guaranteed

Every Upper Dhali keepsake is created to be loved through the generations and is supported by a 5-year manufacturing warranty.

Materials and construction methods are carefully considered at every stage of the making process, ensuring each piece is designed to endure — not only in appearance, but in structure — so it may be treasured now and passed on in the years to come.

Each keepsake is created with great care and attention to detail, and should any concerns arise, Upper Dhali is committed to working closely with you to ensure your piece meets the standard it was created to uphold.

The Heart of the Creation — Your Questions Answered

How involved am I in the creative process?

You are invited to share what matters most — colours, inspiration, feelings, or meaningful details. From there, I thoughtfully interpret these elements into a cohesive design. The process is collaborative yet gently guided, allowing space for my artistry, intuition, and experience to shape the final piece while honouring your story.

Why does each Custom Mermaid Doll take time to create?

Every Custom Mermaid Doll is handcrafted from start to finish, without shortcuts. Time allows for thoughtful design decisions, intricate hand-finishing, and the quiet focus I require to create a keepsake that feels intentional and enduring. This slow process ensures each mermaid is made with care, presence, and respect for the story she represents.

Is a Custom Mermaid Doll something to play with or to keep?

While some mermaids may be gently played with, they are primarily created as keepsakes — pieces to be cherished, displayed, and remembered. Designed to hold meaning as much as beauty, each mermaid becomes part of a home, a memory, or a story that lasts beyond childhood.

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