Original & Timeless
Beautiful Handmade Dolls
This collection brings together original design girl and boy dolls — created for moments when a doll doesn’t need a storybook or character to belong, only beauty, feeling, heart, and thoughtful design.
Heirloom Beauty
Chosen for Feeling Over Story
Some dolls don’t represent a character or a story; they simply reflect a feeling.
This collection is for those moments when you’re drawn to something quietly beautiful. A softness that feels familiar. A presence that brings calm, comfort, or a sense of connection you can’t quite explain.
These original design girl and boy dolls are created without expectation — free to become whatever they need to be for the person who welcomes them home. A keepsake for a child, a gentle companion on a shelf, or a meaningful gift chosen with care.
They are reminders that beauty doesn’t always need a reason; sometimes it simply needs to be felt.
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Our Process
How Upper Dhali® Dolls Are Made
All Upper Dhali® dolls begins with intention and is created through a considered process that honours both craftsmanship and story.
From fabric selection and design consultation through to careful hand-finishing, each doll is thoughtfully made to preserve a moment, a memory, or a meaningful chapter.
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Made by Hand in Our Brisbane Studio
Handcrafted in our Brisbane studio, each Upper Dhali® doll is individually created with close attention to detail.
Working on a small scale allows traditional techniques, careful finishing, and personal attention to remain at the heart of every piece.
READ STORYOriginal Design Dolls – Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Original Design dolls and your character or themed dolls?
Original Design Dolls are created without a predefined character, story, or theme.
They are led by feeling, form, and aesthetic rather than narrative.
Unlike character or themed dolls — which are inspired by specific stories, pop culture, or concepts —
Original Design dolls exist quietly in their own right.
Within this collection, dolls may be offered as ready-to-ship pieces or as personalised designs,
while still remaining original in concept and style.
Are these dolls toys or display keepsakes?
Original Design Dolls are art dolls and created as display keepsakes.
They are intended for gentle handling, styling, and meaningful connection, and are often displayed in nurseries,
bedrooms, or as part of a cherished collection.
Due to their delicate construction and hand-finished details, they are not designed for play.
Are Original Design dolls handmade in Australia?
Yes. Every Original Design doll is individually handcrafted by Upper Dhali in our Brisbane studio. Each piece is created slowly and thoughtfully using traditional techniques and careful hand-finishing, ensuring every doll is truly one of a kind.