“After a storm, lonely, old Mariana discovers a baby enclosed in a crab shell that has washed up on the beach. The child is a merbaby, and her mother, a resplendent sea spirit ("...tall as a mast. Her hair flamed red and her skin shone as if polished by the sun with mother-of-pearl"). The mother asks Mariana to keep the child, just until the seas calm. Morris's style evokes both the solidity of indigenous art, with heavy, low-to-the-ground characters, and ethereal, fairy-tale illustration, as in the delicate colorations of the merbaby's red tail. Flowing watercolors picture an ocean both bountiful and violent, and lyrically import Pitcher's imagery of sea-wolves that crest upon turbulent waves. Closely framed compositions allow Mariana to dominate most spreads, subtly conveying her initial loneliness and later suggesting her joy in the red-haired merbaby--and her pain when she must surrender the child.
“ - written by publishers weekly about the book Mariana and the Merchild: A Folk Tale from Chile
This one of a kind powerful mermaid top and wrap skirt as well as a polished and fossilized sand dollar, fossilized shark took, jade and carnelian infused clay pendant was made with true intention, to the harmony and balance of life around us, reflecting of the sea.
INFO:
The polished and fossilized sand dollar, fossilized shark tooth, jade and carnelian infused polymer clay pendant is included and made by TheGroovyGoodWitch
Second hand yarn was used - wool texture, includes sequins that catch the eye, as well as scrap fabrics from astralvisionsdesigns and hot mango undies in an organic cotton jersey fabric are included to make up this one of a kind outfit by SmolCottonCreations
Measurements (in inches):
Top:
Over the shoulder straps are used to corset tie up the back
Bust: 24 - 32”
Length: 11”
Skirt:
Ties around waist
Width: 30”
Average Length: 8”