August 15, 2007

Welcome to the Doll House

Zuwa Clutches

First you put them in Ferraris and dream houses. Then you had nightmares about them coming alive (damn you, Chucky). Then you pricked them with multiple pushpins in sensitive areas.

Now, you prefer your dolls to serve a more decorative function (no, not like your cat lady neighbor’s Holly Hobbie collection). Like attached to your handbags.

Wang Yenling’s playful, handcrafted mini dolls are the signature of Zuwa, her ultra-girly collection of handbags and key chains.

Founded in Paris, the line is named after the village in which Yenling grew up. Zuwa also means “pearl” in Taiwanese, and each piece is certainly a one-of-a-kind treasure. Decorated with delicate beaded handles, satin ribbons, ruffles, and, of course, dolls, the clutches evoke a sense of playful innocence (you could so use some of that) and are sure to bring out your inner child.

So go ahead: Laugh, twirl, do a little dance.

Might we suggest the cabbage patch?

Available at Oyuki, 919 Collins Avenue, suite 3 (305-722-0672); 7418 Biscayne Boulevard (305-403-1500 or oyukionline.com). To see styles, go to zuwa.fr.