The Barbie movie gives a nod to the doll's creator Ruth Handler Getty Images In the new Barbie film, the doll's creator Ruth Handler plays a crucial role. She spoke to the BBC in 1997, describing what her inspiration was – and how some men didn't like the idea of a doll with a woman's shape. Ruth Handler and her …
In a rented apartment in the alleyways of the ancient city of Patan, Laxmi Nakarmi along with her staff are busy turning the less regarded corn husk into works of art. Taken up by the idea, Laxmi along with three of her sisters started making corn husk art as a hobby. Laxmi along with three of her sisters started making …
Delhi’s Khirki Extension is one of those neighbourhoods that is often described in clichés like “vibrant” and “a melting pot”. She was also a bit tired of the same-old patchwork quilts, cushion covers and bags, and remembered the rag dolls French grandmothers often make for children to play with—“dolls tell a woman’s story,” felt Strill. “I used to travel to …
Russia’s only female cosmonaut has inspired Barbie’s latest astronaut doll from Mattel’s campaign to inspire women. The Russian space agency Roscosmos in a statement said Mattel released the not for sale cosmonaut Barbie which is inspired by Kikina’s “talents, successes and personal qualities.” The statement reads that Barbie is a symbol to show that “any dream can come true-you just …
She has been single since her split from Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice in January. Weighing up: Ashley Roberts has revealed she is 'open to the idea of adoption' as she considers routes into motherhood 'You just never know what the future is going to bring and the most important thing is to be happy and, whether my body …