A doll is much more than a toy:
It becomes our friend during play time, our guardian when we are sleeping, the blank slate for our creativity
and the first experience of taking responsibility. Every person fortunate enough to have one in childhood
knows that a doll can have a very special place in one's heart.
But, an Antebies doll represents much more than that.
It represents hope for the future, the wish for a better life, the passion for talent and respect for labor…
And it all started with Valeri and Vera Antebi, who moved back to their home country, Turkey,
after years of living in New York City, where they studied at Parsons and worked in the design industry.
In awe of the Turkish handcrafted arts and the talent behind them,
Valeri & Vera wanted to bring together the talent with their passion for design.
One serendipitous day, luck brought them together with a group of very talented
but underprivileged group of rural women.
It was an instant connection: Valeri & Vera found the talent and inspiration they were looking for,
and the women found the hope of a better life they so desperately needed.
Together with love, they brought to life Antebies dolls.
The dolls are made with the finest organic materials and cherish the labor and love
that is put into handcrafted arts. Antebies has the mission to empower rural women,
and most importantly give them hope for a better life.
Each Antebies doll is ready to take their special place in the little hearts of their owners,
and ready to change the lives of their creators.
An Antebies doll is much more than a toy; it is hope.
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