Doll designer Lidiya Marinchuk lives in Kyiv, Ukraine, and she’s perfected the art of making tiny, expressive characters that come in bright colors and googly eyes. From animals to clouds and inanimate objects, her dolls are as versatile as they are adorable.
Marinchuk shows her work on Instagram under the brand Marlitoys, and over 60,000 people follow her work there. She sells her dolls on Etsy, and besides her original designs, you can request a custom order or message her for collaborations.
Among her whimsical creations are many trendy and seasonal characters, such as the ones inspired by Christmas, popular shows like Squid Game, and much more. But our favorites are all the lovely animals she makes with a lot of love. They look like they could be cartoon characters and as such are an amazing gift for any kid (or adult who’s still a kid inside).
Her message on her Etsy profile reads like this: “Hello to all! My name is Lidiya. I live and create my MarLi toys in Ukraine since 2012. I want to make the world more colorful, to give people [a] good mood and a bit of magic. My creations are for people from 0 to 100 years.”
Check out some of her recent pieces below.
