purple mermaid doll with a gold bodice and blue hand embroidered eyes with purple curly hair
two mermaid dolls sitting side by side. one has purple hair and a purple floral tail, the other has a cream floral tail and pink curly hair
purple mermaid doll with a gold bodice and blue hand embroidered eyes with purple curly hair
two mermaid dolls sitting side by side. one has purple hair and a purple floral tail, the other has a cream floral tail and pink curly hair
Archived

Vaia Mermaid

This Design Is No Longer Available

This doll was created as a one-of-a-kind or limited edition piece and has now been archived as part of Upper Dhali’s past work.

If you are drawn to the style or feeling of this piece, similar designs may be created by request, inspired by past work rather than reproduced. You may also explore dolls that are currently available.

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One of a kind mermaid doll, available for immediate shipping worldwide. 

Mermaids have been a long time favorite of Upper Dhali doll collectors over the years, so it's my pleasure to introduce to you my most recent mermaid doll, the beautiful golden winged “Melusine”.

Featuring:
• medium skin tone
• hand embroidered blue eyes
• handmade brunette mohair curls with complimenting golden glitter starfish
• gold sequin bodice with flutter sleeves
• magical teal fabric mermaid tail, sprinkled with golden glitter, with hand sewn sequins & gold glittered tail (as pictured)
• signature 3 dimensional eyelashes
• glass bead necklace & bracelet including silver Upper Dhali authenticity charm
• 40cm long from head to tip of tail


All clothing and accessories have been stitched by hand and are not removable.

Lead Time:
Ready to post - shipped within 2 business days


Your doll will arrive secured in a sturdy shipping box and includes protective packaging. Please note that this item does not include a doll stand or keepsake box. Should you wish to include these items with your order, they can be found HERE

Colours may appear different in print and in real life as they do on a computer screen. I endeavor to show colours that a true.

 

Upper Dhali art dolls have been designed as keepsake decor art pieces and are not suitable for play.

 

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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 Quality • 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.

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