Each Noongar doll created is unique, its individual character telling the story of the creator. Whether it defines ‘freedom’ as taking your shoes off at the end of a hard day, depicts a traditional story, tells of the strength of grandmothers, sisters, fathers, or self, the dolls have become significant storytellers within the community.

The doll makers share stories of how special it was watching their grandmothers making the original dolls. In bringing this art form back to life for themselves and their children, they are creating their own history and tradition as their story is captured in the heart of their doll.