Braidlocks, beauty, art, politics and just about everything in between from a 22 year old Black woman's perspective!
Friday, June 12, 2009
Beautiful Black Iconography!
This Dread Barbie are also super cute.. I saw them on Naturally Beautiful's blog. Of which I absolutely love btw!!!! On: http://www.bebarbie.net/2008/07/unique-barbie-doll-re-roots.html One can find the Dreadlock and Natural Barbies! They're by a woman named Vanessa!!! I love them... I can't wait to buy so I can support this Black female entrepreneur! Very Cool
I love her! I wish she was around while I was growing up! GEESH! Luckily, I came from a household where my dad was quick to throwaway the white dolls I got from my predominantly White peers as presents. I know, its extreme but he'd buy a new one in its place. I had maybe at best one white doll and I seldom played with it. We eventually tried to make it into a white Ken doll for our friend. Unsuccessfully, of course. We need a petition for Black parents and peers alike to buy Black dolls for our children. Regardless how foolish it seems, it affects our psyche.
I don't think it's too much for black parents to get rid of the white dolls. In fact I think it is necessary. It's kinda strange for black children to be playing with white dolls. It creeps me out to think what effct it is having on their brains and we wonder why natural hair is so hard for us to accept.
Hello World! I'm Chloe!
A west coast girl (Seattle by way of LA) trapped on the east coast (DC) and LOVING it!
Come join me while I blog about the interesting happenings in my life and journal my Braidlock/ Braidloc Journey!
Install date: December 20-21st 2008
Lock size:small/ medium
Lock count:not too sure,i think 275ish
Pattern:2pt with latchook
Install time:11-12 hours
Initial hair length:9/10 in
Texture: nappy, thick, curls
Retightening schedule:Every 5-6weeks
I collect Byron lars barbies. I would love a dreadlock BARBIE! tHEY ARE BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen these beautiful dolls!! OH MY! I have got to get me one!! Love the post!
ReplyDeleteLady!Your energy just springs off the screen.It's infectious.
ReplyDeleteYes to the Barbies! love this post!!!
ReplyDeleteI don't think it's too much for black parents to get rid of the white dolls. In fact I think it is necessary. It's kinda strange for black children to be playing with white dolls. It creeps me out to think what effct it is having on their brains and we wonder why natural hair is so hard for us to accept.
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My parents opted for teddy bears...LOL!!
ReplyDeleteWhere are these dolls available?
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