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ļ»æMy Collection of Marin Regional & World Dress Dolls
These Marin Regional and World dress dolls are my passion. Most of them are from the 500 series.
 PaĆs Vasco (Spanish) Euskadi(Basque)Labels: 501 Joven Vasco, 500 Joven Vasca Representing traditional dancers from the Autonomous Community of PaĆs Vasco in northern Spain. Uztai txikiena ("Dance of the small hoop") is part of the Gipuzkoan dance cycle known as Brokel dantzak. Euskaldun (person from Euskadi [in Basque]) Vasca/o (female/male from PaĆs Vasco) |  MallorcaLabels: 503 Joven MallorquĆn, 502 Joven MallorquĆna Representing Mallorca - one of the Ballearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Each Mallorquina has a lace handkerchief tucked into her waistband. They all hold castinets. MallorquĆna/MallorquĆn (female/male from Mallorca) |  LagarteraLabels: 504 Joven Lagarterana, 505 Joven Lagartero Representing the village & municipality of Lagartera in the province of Toledo, in the historic region of Castilla la Nueva and the modern Autonomous Community of Castile-La Mancha, Spain. The four Lagarteranas each carry bags containing cloth - Lagartera is known for its embroidery, needlework and lace-making traditions. Lagarterana/o (female/male from Lagartera) |
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 CataluƱa (Spanish) Catalunya (Catalan)Labels: 506 Joven Catalana, 507 Joven Catalan. Of the Autonomous Community of CataluƱa. The catalanas wear their hair in snoods (hairnets) and wear fishnet fingerless gloves. They also wear shoulder-to-hip sashes in spanish flag colours. The catalĆ”n wears a barretina (woollen long cap). Catalana/CatalĆ , (female/male in catalan) Catalana/CatalĆ”n (female/male in spanish) |  CanariasLabels: 508 Joven Canaria, 509 Joven Canario This trio represents the Canary Islands in general according to their Marin labels. The Canario wears the typical dress of a camel driver. They are called "majos". The stick with colored ribbons is used to guide these animals. See also my dolls from the Canary Islands of Tenerife, Las Palmas and Lanzarote. Canaria/o (female/male from the Canarias) |  Extremadura.Labels: 510 Joven ExtremeƱa, 511 Joven ExtremeƱo Although the ExtremeƱa's label says she represents Extremadura, she appears dressed specifically in the costume of Montehermosa in CĆ”ceres, one of the two provinces of the Autonomous Community of Extremadura. She wears the Gorra - the straw bonnet unique to Montehermosa. ExtremeƱa/o (Female/male from Extremadura) |
 GaliciaLabels: 512 Joven Gallega, 513 Joven Gallego Representing the Autonomous Community of Galicia. The Galego totes a set of bagpipes. Galega/o (female/male from Galicia) Gallega/o (female/male from Galicia [in spanish]) |  AragĆ³nLabels: 515 Joven AragonĆ©s, 514 Joven Aragonesa Representing the Autonomous Community of AragĆ³n in the North-east of Spain and possibly specifically the province of Zaragoza. The AragonĆ©sa on the right has her leg raised and bent, indicating perhaps that she is performing a local dance known as the 'jota'. AragonĆ©sa/AragonĆ©s (female/male from AragĆ³n) Also colloquially known as Baturra/Baturro |  SegoviaLabels: 516 Joven Segoviana, 517 Joven Segoviano Representing the city and also the province of Segovia in the historic region of Castilla la Vieja and the modern Autonomous Community of Castilla y LeĆ³n, in north-western Spain. The segovianas are holding canes. Segoviana/o (female/male from Segovia) |
 SalamancaLabels: 518 Joven Salmantina, 519 Joven Salmantino Representing the province of Salamanca ~ one of 9 provinces in the Autonomous Community of Castilla y LeĆ³n. Salamanca was formerly part of the Kingdom of LeĆ³n. Salamanca has a few different costumes from different parts of the province: this is the Charro costume. Salmantina/o (female/male from Salamanca) Charra/o |  ValenciaLabels: 520 Joven Valenciana 521 Joven Valenciano Representing the city and the Autonomous Community of Valencia on the eastern coast of Spain. I don't yet know of the significance - if any - of the baskets of posies the falleras carry or why the falla is holding a red pompom. The falleras wear sashes in the spanish flag colours, and the falla wears a blanket over one shoulder. Valenciana/ValenciĆ (female/male from ValĆØncia) Valenciana/o (female/male from Valencia [in spanish]) |  AsturiasLabels: 523 Joven Asturiano, 522 Joven Asturiana Representing the Principality of Asturias, an Autonomous Community in the North West of Spain. Asturiana/o (female/male from Asturias) |
 Talavera de la ReinaLabel: 524 Joven Talaverana Representing the city and municipality of Talavera de la Reina, in the Province of Toledo, in the historic region of Castilla la Nueva and the modern Autonomous Community of CastileāLa Mancha, Spain. She bears a jug - Talavera de la Reina is reknown for its pottery. Talaverana/o (female/male from Talavera de la Reina) |  AndorraLabel: 525 Joven Andorrana Representing the Principality of Andorra which is landlocked in southwestern Spain. I'm not sure of the significance of her posy. |  Vizcaya (Spanish) Bizkaia (Basque)Labels: 526 Joven Vizcaina, 527 Joven Vizcaino Representing the province of Vizcaya or Bizkaia in the Autonomous Community of PaĆs Vasco or Euskadi(Basque) in northern Spain. Vizcaina/o (female/male from Vizcaya) |
 ZamoraLabels: 528 Joven Zamorana, 529 Joven Zamorano Representing the city and Province of Zamora, in the Autonomous Community of Castile and LeĆ³n, near the Portugese border in Spain. Zamora was formerly part of the Kingdom of LeĆ³n. Zamorana/o (female/male from Zamora). |  La MaragaterĆa (LeĆ³n)Labels: 530 Joven Maragata 531 Joven Maragato Representing the ancient historical region or traditional comarca of La MaragaterĆa in the Province of LeĆ³n in the Autonomous Community of Castilla y LeĆ³n. MaragaterĆa was formerly part of the Kingdom of LeĆ³n. Maragata/o (female/male from Maragateria) Leonesa/LeonĆ©s (female/male from LeĆ³n) |  SantanderLabels: 532 Joven Pasiega, 533 Joven Pasiego Representing the historic province of Santander (now the Autonomous Community of Cantabria) in the historic region of Castilla la Vieja. The pasiega is carrying her baby in the traditional manner, whilst the pasiego bears a staff to aid in walking the mountainous terrain and also apparently for fighting. Pasiega/o (female/male from Santander/Cantabria) |
 SantanderLabel: 532 Joven Pasiega As with the previous pair of dolls, this doll represents the historic province of Santander (now the Autonomous Community of Cantabria) in the historic region of Castilla la Vieja. The pasiega carries her baby in the traditional manner. Pasiega (female from Santander/Cantabria) |  MĆ”lagaLabels: 534 Joven MalagueƱa 535 Joven MalagueƱo Representing the city and municipality of MĆ”laga, in the historical region and Autonomous Community of Andalucia in southern Spain. MĆ”lagueƱa/o (female/male from MĆ”laga) |  AvilaLabels: 536 Joven Avilesa 537 Joven AvilĆ©s Representing the city and province of Ćvila in the historic region of Castilla la Vieja and the modern Autonomous Community of Castilla y LeĆ³n. Abulense (person from Ćvila) AvilĆ©sa/ AvilĆ©s (female/male from Ćvila) |
 MurciaLabels: 539 Joven Murciano, 538 Joven Murciana Representing the city, province and modern Autonomous Community of Murcia, in Spain. Murcia was formerly a kingdom. The Murcianas wear refajos (skirts), one is black woollen the other red cotton with a silkworm motif. The Murcianos wear zaragĆ¼eles (baggy breeches) in traditional white, fajas (girdles), camisas (shirts) under chalecos (vests) & calcetas (footless socks) with esparteƱas (sandals). Murciana/o (female/male from Murcia) |  AndaluciaLabels: 541 Joven Andaluz, 540 Joven Andaluza Representing the modern Autonomous Community and historical region of Andalucia. The Andaluzas are dressed as bailaoras (flamenco dancers).The vaqueros (cowboys) wear chaps and carry riding crops. Andaluza/Andaluz (female/male from Andalucia) |  Alicante (Spanish) Alacant (Valencian)Label: 542 Alicantina Representing the city and province of Alicante, in the Autonomous Community of Valencia. Alacantina/AlacantĆ (female/male from Alacant [in Valencian]) Alicantina/o (female/male from Alicante [in spanish]) |
 Las PalmasLabels: 543 Joven Canaria, 544 Joven Canario Representing the city of Las Palmas, - the capital of the Canary Islands situated on the island of Gran Canaria. The Palmensa wears a skirt embroidered with bright colors, the overskirt has a wide lace trim made by hand by the artisans of the region, exclusive to this area. She bears a basket containing bananas and tomatoes. The Palmense is wearing a white pleated kilt. Palmensa/e (female/male from Las Palmas) Here's a link for more information |  IbizaLabels: 545 Joven Ibicenca, 546 Joven Ibicenco Representing Ibiza - one of the Ballearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. The ibicenca on the left wears gold rings on her fingers. The ibicenco bears castinets. Ibicenca/o (female/male from Ibiza) |  TenerifeLabels: 547 Joven TinerfeƱa, 548 Joven TinerfeƱo Representing Tenerife, the largest of the seven Canary Islands. The TinerfeƱa totes a basket containing bananas & tomatoes. TinerfeƱa/o (female/male from Tenerife) Here's a link for more information on the Canary Islands traditional costumes. |
 MojƔcarLabel: 549 MojƔquera Representing the municipality of MojƔcar, in the Province of Almeria, in the Autonomous Community of Andalucia, southern Spain. MojƔquera/o (female/male from MojƔcar) |  La Armada EspaƱolaLabel: 550 Marinero Inscribed on the tally (the black ribbon that is tied around the base of a naval cap) are the words 'Armada EspaƱola'. |  LanzaroteLabels: 551 LanzaroteƱa & 552 LanzaroteƱo Representing Lanzarote, the fourth largest of the seven Canary Islands. LanzaroteƱa/o (female/male from Lanzarote) Here's a link for more information on the Canary Islands traditional costumes. |
 BadajozLabels: 557 Moza Pacense & 558 Mozo Pacenze Representing Badajoz, one of the two provinces of the Autonomous Community of Extremadura. The Moza is dressed in the most characteristic costume of the Badajoz province - from the town of Don Benito. Dombenitense (person from Don Benito) Moza/Mozo Pacense (female/male from Badajoz). |  BadajozLabel: 557 Moza Pacense Representing Badajoz, one of the two provinces of the Autonomous Community of Extremadura. She is dressed in the most characteristic costume of the Badajoz province - from the town of Don Benito. Dombenitense (person from Don Benito) Pacense (person from Badajoz). |  MenorcaLabel: 559 MenorquĆna Representing Menorca - one of the Ballearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. MenorquĆna/MenorquĆn (female/male from Menorca) |
 GranadaLabel: 563 GranaĆna Representing the province of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. GranaĆna is a flamenco style of singing and guitar playing from Granada. It is a variant of the Granada fandangos. It was originally danceable, but now has lost its rhythm, is much slower, and is usually only sung or played as a guitar solo, reflecting its Arab-Moorish heritage more strongly than other fandangos. granadino (m.) and granadina (f.) |  Pamplona (Spanish) IruƱa (Basque)This is a bespoke dressed doll and is not numbered or catalogued in Series 5. A red bandanna added to a former 'marinero'. Pamplona is the capital city of the Chartered Community of Navarra, and of the former Kingdom of Navarra. The city is famous for its Running of the Bulls, an annual feature of the Festival of San FermĆn. The red scarf is a distinctive element of the festival and tradition says that you only wear it on your neck while the festival lasts. PamplonĆ©s (Person from Pamplona) |  Vejer De La FronteraLa Cobijada de Vejer. Marin only made this doll in Series 0. This is a replica not an original, using a Series 5 model. Vejer de la Frontera is a town in the province of CĆ”diz, Andalucia. The Cobija (Blanket) covered her face with a black mantle & skirt, so that only her left eye was visible. Believed to be an old Castilian tradition, women would dress this way to protect themselves from the sun. Now it is only used for festivities. Vejeriega/o (female/male from Vejer De La Frontera) |
 CubaTropicana (Ref. No. unknown) This Cubana is dressed in a Bata Cubana, worn for performance on stage or cabaret. It may be why this model is named after the famous Tropicana Nightclub in Havana, Cuba. It brings together influences from Spanish, French, and African culture and dress, combining theatre, fiesta, and the spectacle of carnival with slave and gypsy dress. The Rumba was a dance that originated among the African slaves in Cuba in the sixteenth century. Cubana/o (female/male from Cuba) |  GreeceLabel: 576 Greigo Representing Greece, this traditional male costume consists of a felt embroidered waistcoat, a stiff white kilt (fustanella), shirt, cloth belt, fez, knee bands (gonatoures), elastic trousers and shoes with pompoms (tsarouchia). |  ChileLabel: 577 Chilena Representing Chile, this Chilena wears a huasa or cueca dress. characterized by a tight, cinched-in waist and a wide, full skirt which falls just below the knees. Many such dresses include a sash around the waist and incorporate a floral pattern. |
 ChileLabel: 578 Chileno Representing Chile, this Chileno is dressed as a 'huaso' - a Chilean cowboy. He wears a chupalla (horseman's hat), a chamanto - a reversible poncho, made from either wool or silk with a ribbon finish, and knee-high boots with espuelas (spurs). He is playing a GuitarrĆ³n Chileno - a plucked string instrument. |  ArgentinaLabels: 579 Argentina 580 Argentino The Argentina bears a basket of grapes. Argentina is one of the most important wine-producing countries in the world, and the largest producer of wine in South America. The gaucho (cowboy) bears one of the essential tools for his work: a boleadora or traditional lasso with weighted balls at each end. Argentina/o (female/male of Argentina) |  IsraelLabels: 581 Israeli, 582 Israelita. Represrenting Israel and specifically the jewish faith. The Israelita sits behind two lit shabbat candles. Traditionally, after lighting the candles, the woman moves her hands over the candles and towards her (as if bringing in or guiding in the Sabbath). The Israeli has payot or sidelocks and wears a shtreimel or black fur hat and a tallit or prayer shawl. |
 KoreaLabel: Coreana (Series 5. Special edition) |  Puerto RicoPuertorriqueƱo & PuertorriqueƱa (From the 400 Series. Ref. Nos. unknown) The field hand wields his machete, ready to harvest the giant US owned sugar cane plantations. The seƱorita is missing her basket of produce. Until 1898 the island had been a Spanish colony for 400 years. The indigenous people are the Taino who called the island BoriquƩn. PuertorriqueƱa/o (female/male from Puerto Rico) |  MadridLabel: 460 De LavapiƩs (From the 400 series) Representing the city, municipality and Autonomous Community of Madrid in central Spain. (LavapiƩs is a Madrid neighbourhood). It is part of the historic region of Castilla la Nueva. MadrileƱa/o (female/male from Madrid) chulapa/o (a female/male from Madrid wearing traditional dress) |
 MadridLabel: 461 Pareja Chotis MadrileƱo (From the 400 series) Representing the city, municipality and Autonomous Community of Madrid in central Spain. It is part of the historic region of Castilla la Nueva. This pair are dancing the 'chotis'. The women typically wear a manila shawl and the men, checkered clothing including a 'parpusa' or peaked cap. MadrileƱa/o (female/male from Madrid) chulapa/o (a female/male from Madrid wearing traditional dress) |  CĆ”dizLabel: 462 Maja de CĆ”diz (From the 400 series) Representing CĆ”diz, the capital of the province of CĆ”diz, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Maja (fem.) or majo (masc.) were people from the lower classes of Spanish society who distinguished themselves by their elaborate outfits and sense of style in dress and manners, as well as by their cheeky behaviour. Gaditana/o (female/male from CĆ”diz). |  Chiclana de la FronteraLabel: 463 Chiclanera (From the 400 series) Representing the town and municipality of Chiclana de la Frontera, in the province of CĆ”diz, in the Autonomous Community of Andalucia. Chiclana de la Frontera is noted for its wineries, and is also of course the home of the MarĆn Dolls Museum-Factory founded in 1928 where there's a life size model of this particular doll. Chiclanera/o (female/male from Chiclana) |
 MƔlagaLabel: 483 Vivitos y Coleando (Alive & Kicking) These fishmongers represent a traditional figure of MƔlaga, the "Cenachero" or Fish Vendor. El Cenachero sold fish on the streets while balancing the two esparto baskets they carried. These baskets are called "cenachos" in Spanish, hence the name. The cenachos were handmade of esparto. Generally, Cenacheros sold anchovies, but also traded in mackerel, sardines & whitebait. They traditionally wear sashes and brimmed sunhats. |  Las PalmasLabel: 662 Las Palmas (From the 600 Series) |  CubaLabel: 664 Tropicana (From the 600 Series). This Cubana is dressed to rumba! Her 'bata cubana' consists of a long trailing flouncy skirt cut low on her hips, a bustier with large ruffled cap sleeves and a huge bow in her hair. She totes a large white scarf as a dancing aid. |
 MƔlagaLabel: 683 Vivitos y Coleando (Alive & Kicking) This fishmonger represents a traditional figure of MƔlaga, the "Cenachero" or Fish Vendor. El Cenachero sold fish on the streets while balancing the two esparto baskets he carried. These baskets are called "cenachos" in Spanish, hence his name. The cenachos were handmade of esparto. Generally, Cenacheros sold anchovies, but also traded in mackerel, sardines & whitebait. He traditionally wears a sash and brimmed sunhat. |  GibraltarLabel: GibraltareƱa (Ref. No. unknown. From the 600 Series) This GibraltareƱa is 7 inches tall and represents Gibraltar, once under spanish rule and now a british overseas territory. |  Unknown600 Series. Is she a belly dancer? Or From Brazil? These are two suggestions I've received. Any further information about her nationality or culture would be appreciated. |
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