Hand-carved

NIADA is an international organization of doll artists, supportive patrons, and friends, whose purpose is to promote the art of the original handmade doll.

Founded by four American artists in 1963 with the purpose of promoting the art of the original handmade doll, NIADA today comprises more than 60 peer-elected artists and supportive patrons who gather annually with visiting dollmakers and doll lovers to learn from each other and to share their work.

If you would like to get in touch, email us at niada@niada.org