Vintage 1940s cloth Hula doll with hand-painted face, red lei, and raffia grass skirt.
Back of Vintage 1940s cloth Hula doll with showing yarn hair red polka dot bow and raffia grass skirt.
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Vintage 1940s cloth Hula doll with hand-painted face, red lei, and raffia grass skirt.
Back of Vintage 1940s cloth Hula doll with showing yarn hair red polka dot bow and raffia grass skirt.

Hand-Painted Cloth Hula Doll with Grass Skirt · 1940s · USA

$250.00
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This charming 1940s hand-painted cloth Hula doll brings island flair and handmade Americana together in one delightful package. Featuring a raffia grass skirt, red lei, and a hibiscus flower tucked in her hair, she’s pure post-war novelty joy.
Description

Crafted in the 1940s, this vintage cloth Hula doll captures the spirit of island-inspired kitsch that swept through American pop culture during the post-war era. Hand-painted features, a polka-dot halter top, raffia grass skirt, and red crepe lei give her a bold and joyful presence.

With stitched fingers and toes, yarn hair, and felt flower detail, she’s a playful expression of mid-century novelty design—likely sold in souvenir shops or given as keepsakes to GIs and travelers returning from the Pacific. Her lightly aged patina and handmade character make her a standout addition to any folk art or vintage doll collection.
Specifications

Handmade cloth doll with painted facial features
Raffia skirt, red crepe lei, yarn hair, felt flower accessory
Approx. dimensions: [please confirm height]
Made in USA, 1940s
Condition: Light wear consistent with age; vibrant color remains
Additional Information

Post-WWII America saw a wave of fascination with Hawaiian culture—from tiki bars to steel guitar music and souvenir hula dolls like this one. These handmade pieces reflected a romanticized image of paradise, often crafted in small batches by regional artisans or cottage industries. This doll offers a glimpse into that era—where nostalgia, novelty, and handmade artistry met in a strand of raffia.

Add a splash of 1940s island charm to your collection—handmade, heartfelt, and full of history.