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Sunida Sookcharoen recreates the stunning attire of the Yao as she dresses this porcelain doll with sublime accuracy. An embroidered sash of many colors rests upon a black attire accented by blue and red appliqué work. A cherubic face enlivens the Yao doll, for Sookcharoen's dolls come "from my heart. I try to give them soul and make them look like real humans."
The Yao, or Mien, are a unique hill tribe - known for the high value they place on propriety, decorum and dignified manners. They much prefer to talk and listen to folk tales than singing and dancing during celebrations. The Yao easily adopt children, whether form their own tribe or outside tribes such as the Shan, Laotian or Thai.
Sookcharoen works closely with her assistant in the preparation of the dolls, starting with the preparation of the clay which they can easily obtain. Sookcharoen prepares the molds herself and after casting she polishes the piece which at this point has achieved a green appearance from the ingredients she used, such as yellow and pink pigments, sodium silicate and water.
The piece is fired at 1280°C for 12 hours and then hand-painted with extreme care before firing again at 700°C for four hours. Finally, Sookcharoen adds the finishing touches including a wig, eyelashes and the beautiful garments of Thailand.
The doll arrives on a raintree stand.
