Angel Memory Keepsake Doll

A handmade angel memory doll, lovingly created as a comforting keepsake to honour, remember, and hold close the memory of someone deeply loved.

Regular price$499.00
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  • Bespoke Service · allow 6 weeks
  • Includes personalised gift box
  • Size · Large 38cm tall
  • Made in Australia
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Some memories are too precious to be held only in photographs.

The Angel Memory Keepsake Doll is a bespoke creation designed to honour the essence of a loved one. Each piece is a slow, considered labour of love—created with deep sensitivity and respect for the story it represents.

You are invited to share meaningful memories and symbolic details that hold significance for you. These elements are gently woven into the design, creating a keepsake that reflects spirit and remembrance rather than exact replication.

From the initial selection of fabrics to the final approval of your finished doll, you are part of a collaborative journey that ensures every stitch holds intention.

This is not just a keepsake. It is memory held, love honoured, and a story preserved.

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

  • Memorial & Sympathy Gifts: These dolls are often created to honour loved ones or hold space for remembrance, made with deep respect for the story they represent.

Your Upper Dhali keepsake is an heirloom art piece intended for display and gentle appreciation.

  • Display with Care — Best kept in a dust-free environment out of direct sunlight.
  • Spot Clean Only — Gently dab with a damp cloth if required; do not submerge.
  • Handle with Love — While sturdy, these dolls are not toys and should be handled mindfully.

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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 link below.

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How it Works

The Angel Memory Doll Process

Every Angel Memory Doll is crafted with love and intention — allowing space for memory, meaning, and care at every step.

  • Begin With Meaning - After your order is placed, you’ll be invited to share photographs, memories, and any details that feel important to you. If you choose to include personal fabrics, keepsakes, or approved inclusions, you’ll be guided on how to send them safely to the studio.

  • A Thoughtful Creation - Your doll is individually handcrafted by Lou, with careful attention to the essence you’ve shared. Whether your design is symbolic or reflective, each element is chosen with sensitivity and respect for the story it represents.

  • Guided With Care - Your preferences guide the creation as it unfolds. Every decision is made with intention, ensuring the final piece feels considered, balanced, and true.

  • The Completed Keepsake - Once complete, your Angel Memory Doll is carefully packaged in a personalised gift box, ready to be welcomed into your home as a lasting tribute.
Memories to Hold

A Unique Story in Every Stitch

Every Angel Memory Doll begins with a story.

It may be a life remembered, a bond that remains, or a presence you wish to keep close. While no doll can replace what has been lost, a carefully created keepsake can offer comfort, grounding, and a tangible place for memory to rest.

Your doll may include:

  • Symbolic colours or fabrics that hold meaning

  • Gentle references to personality or spirit
  • Sentimental materials or keepsakes

  • Details chosen simply because they feel right

There is no “correct” way to create a memorial piece — only what feels true to you.

Each Angel Memory Doll is made to quietly honour that truth.

Personalised Gifts — The Art of Giving a Keepsake

“The photos you sent me showed she was beautiful, but never did I think opening my parcel would leave me so out of words! Remarkable craftsmanship! I am so honored to own such a beautiful doll. I am looking forward to buying many more. Thanks so much Lou!”

— Donna
Collage of handmade angel dolls in tones of pink, gold, white and champagne, created by Upper Dhali
A Note From Lou

A Heartfelt Purpose: Why I Create These Dolls

I began creating Angel Memory Dolls after losing someone very dear to me — my Nana.

She was a constant presence in my life, and when she passed, I found myself longing for something tangible. Not a photograph, not an object kept away in a drawer, but something that could hold memory, comfort, and love in a softer way.

What started as a personal act of remembrance became a way to help others hold space for their own stories of love and loss.

These dolls are made with love, care and patience. They are created slowly, respectfully; without rush, because the stories they carry matter.

Each Angel Memory Doll is not just handmade — it is a gentle storyteller in the quiet moments.
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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 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.

Artistry & Care: Your Questions Answered

Do I need to have a clear idea of the design before ordering?

No. Many customers begin with only a feeling, a memory, or a few meaningful details. You don’t need to have everything decided before ordering. Your preferences are gently explored after purchase, and your doll is created with care and guidance throughout the process.

Will my doll look exactly like the person?

Angel Memory Dolls are created in the Upper Dhali style and focus on capturing essence, presence, and meaning rather than producing a photographic replica. Some dolls include subtle likeness, while others are designed symbolically, depending on what feels right for you.

Is this doll intended as a toy?

No. Angel Memory Keepsake Dolls are created as sentimental keepsakes and are not designed as toys. They are intended for gentle handling or display.

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