Vasilisa the Beautiful is based on the eponymous Russian tale, which is believed to be one of the early examples of women's empowerment. According to the plot, Vasilisa’s mother died young, but before death she gave a doll to her daughter. The doll was protecting her from any trouble. The girl was abused by her stepmother, which ends in Vasilisa leaving home. On her way she is confronted with Baba Yaga, but with the help of the doll and her own persistence, Vasilisa finds her happiness.
The tale can be interpreted as a story of female liberation, the heroine's journey from submission to strength and independence. All the active characters of the tale are women, and Baba Yaga is explained as the "unbridled feminine" power. By falling under its power and learning from it, Vasilisa grows to pave her way for herself. Even the Tsar, who marries Vasilisa in the end, takes a much more passive role: the young woman wins his heart with her craft.

The doll’s outfit is based on Russian traditional costume. Vasilisa wears traditional sarafan and embroidered kokoshnik. The color scheme is inspired by another theme of the tale: the prescence of Day, Sun and Night as white, red and black riders. Her sarafan is sewn from meters of thinnest tranclucent silk, embroidered with Chantilly and cotton lace, sequins, silk ribbon and Japanese beads. Her earrings are made of Sterling silver and pearls. All elements of the costume are removable, all clasps are functional.

My Vasilisa has her own little doll as well, which can be worn as a necklace. I like to think it would protect its owner from troubles and bring happiness.

One of a kind. Year of creation 2019.

Set includes:
- Assembled doll
- Removable wig with braids
- Silk dress
- Kokoshnik head decoration
- Lingerie
- Stocking
- Silk shoes
- Crystal glass necklace
- Porcelain necklace "Little doll"
- Ball jointed hands
- Regular hands
- Doll stand
- Certificate of authenticity