Name: Zuri and Kadi
Made by and When: Marula Dolls, 2024
Material: Vanilla-scented vinyl, synthetic hair, acrylic eyes
Marks: (On the heads) MARULA
Height: 18 inches
Hair, Eyes, Mouth: Zuri has black curly hair with a side-swept bang. Kadi has brown natural-textured, 4C hair with a side part. Both have brown inset eyes with applied upper eyelashes.
Clothes: Dressed identically in a blue peasant-style crop top with an elasticized waist, a two-tiered matching skirt, white panties, and white lace-up canvas sneakers
Other: Two sturdy, high-quality vinyl dolls made in Spain have a hang tag that describes the company’s mission:
At Marula, we believe that every child is a precious gift, just like the superfruit of the Marula tree. Full of unlimited potential and natural beauty, every child deserves to be celebrated and empowered to become their best selves.
… We’ve crafted our dolls thoughtfully, ensuring that they honor and reflect the wide range of skin tones, hair textures, and cultural backgrounds that make each child unique. Our dolls are more than just toys, they are companions that help children build positive self-image, empathy, and confidence. Playing with our dolls, your child can learn to appreciate and love themselves for who they are, dream big, and reach for the stars.
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