# Eerily Charming Recycled Dolls These Handmade Dolls are Both Curious-Looking and Cute By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-02-06 | Updated 2014-02-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-dolls References: [arteideas](http://www.arteideas.co.uk/96-ruby-ruth) & [rubyruthonline](http://www.rubyruthonline.com) If you’re looking for the perfect present for your kids or for someone else’s kids, fret no more because these adorably cute, and slightly weird-looking, recycled fabric handmade dolls are eerily charming. Made from second-hand clothing, these curious-looking Ruby Ruth Dolls are the creation of English Jenny Mustill using only recycled fabrics. The [quirky dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-ozian-balloons-reveal) are handmade and are designed using brightly colored fabrics, clashing prints, buttons and charming characters. With the concept of using something old to bring life to these handmade dolls, and a very real take on a [Tim Burton-inspired character](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing), these dolls are bound to be popular with both kids and adults. The designer is currently working on new designs for an even more charmingly odd line of dolls. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Recycled Fabric:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by creating more eco-friendly and sustainable products using recycled fabrics. - **Handmade Dolls:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by combining traditional crafting techniques with modern design aesthetics to create unique and personalized dolls. - **Quirky Characters:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by creating dolls with unconventional and charming characters that appeal to a wide range of customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by incorporating sustainable materials and unique design elements into the production of dolls. - **Fashion Upcycling:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by repurposing second-hand clothing into creative and artistic dolls, combining sustainability with fashion. - **Gift and Novelty:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by offering unconventional and quirky dolls as unique gift and novelty items, catering to niche market segments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Diverse Hand-Knit Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-knit-dolls.md) - [Recycled Collectible Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclings.md) - [Whimsical Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-for-good.md) - [90s-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-1.md) - [Timber Tech-Packed Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-engineering-wooden-dolls.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Collectable Sculptural Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inedible-doll.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Mesmerizing Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-eyes.md)