Vintage JIJI DOLLS Reversible Caribbean Topsy Turvy Folk Art Doll – Tortola B.V.I. Souvenir

Discover a beautiful example of traditional island craftsmanship with this authentic vintage JIJI DOLLS Caribbean Topsy Turvy folk art doll. This dual-sided, handmade fabric souvenir doll offers two distinct, beautifully detailed characters hidden within a single reversible design, capturing the vibrant cultural spirit of the British Virgin Islands.

Flip the wide, voluminous skirt over to reveal the first character: a beautifully styled doll branded with the official JIJI DOLLS textile tag. She features a soft brown cotton visage with hand-painted facial features, a textured grey headscarf wrap, a faux-pearl necklace, metallic beaded bracelets, and a colorful floral tropical dress in shades of magenta, marigold yellow, and deep purple palm fronds.

Flip the design upside-down to reveal the second character: an elegant holiday souvenir doll wearing a bright red blouse, a faux-pearl collar necklace, and an incredible, high-shimmer metallic multi-tiered skirt made of festive rainbow-striped tinsel ribbons. This side carries a cute, miniature olive green cloth tote shoulder bag intricately embroidered with palm trees, a bright sun, and the location inscription "TORTOLA B.V.I." right on the front pocket panel.

Standing approximately 13 inches tall, this wonderful double-sided fabric statue offers an expressive pop of retro Caribbean folk art and nostalgic travel charm for any specialized collection.

Perfect for vintage doll collectors, black Americana folk art enthusiasts, Caribbean travel souvenir hunters, or anyone who appreciates handmade global cultural textiles.

Details
• Brand: JIJI DOLLS (Authentic cloth tag attached)

• Style: Reversible Topsy Turvy Doll / Double-Sided Folk Art Figure

• Origin: Tortola, British Virgin Islands (B.V.I. Souvenir)

• Construction: Handmade fabric composition with hand-painted face details

• Character One Features: Grey headscarf wrap, pearl-style accents, magenta/yellow/purple palm frond dress

• Character Two Features: Fabric head tie, pearl-style collar necklace, metallic rainbow tinsel skirt, embroidered miniature "Tortola B.V.I." tote bag

• Structure: Soft, unstructured plush fabric body engineered to flip completely inside out

Approximate Measurements
• Overall Height: 13.0 inches (from the top of the headscarf wrap to the lower hemline curve)

• Skirt Diameter / Width: 11.0 inches (fully expanded across the lower base)

Condition

Vintage condition.

Both hand-painted faces are beautifully preserved with crisp line work and rich fabric coloration. The original fabric manufacturer tag is securely stitched into the interior seam. The tiny embroidered souvenir tote bag is fully intact with tight, bright embroidery text.

Notable Condition Notes: As an authentic vintage handmade textile item, it shows typical light signs of previous display shelf storage, light fabric relaxation, and cosmetic folding to the skirts. The metallic ribbon trim displays very mild edge fraying which is normal for this textile composition.
Please review all photographs carefully, as they show the exact reversible souvenir doll you will receive.A beautiful opportunity to own a unique piece of Caribbean travel history and traditional doll craftsmanship to elevate your display.

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