Ambrosius Saint Nicholas Black Skin

Ambrosius Saint Nicholas Black Skin

Get into the Christmas spirit with this felted wool figure of St Nicholas. This Ambrosius figure has black skin, a long white beard, and is traditionally dressed in a white gown with a red overcoat, hat and staff. Children will love to look at him as part of a Christmas display on a seasonal table or pop him amongst the branches of a Christmas tree.

Ambrosius fair trade decorative figures are handmade from environmentally friendly wool felt, recycled paper and wire. Non-toxic textile paint is been used to add delicate facial features.

This doll is 7-8cm tall.

This doll is for decorative use only - it is not a toy and is not suitable for playing with. It is not suitable for children under 3.

Ambrosius dolls are beautifully handcafted decorative figures, made from natural wool felt and wool, and perfect for adorning a celebration ring and seasonal table or to decorate the family home. Each handmade Waldorf-inspired doll represents a flower or fruit from the natural world and are designed to be both decorative and educational.

Created in 1996, Ambrosius is a collaboration between Mrs. Katalin Poszony, the owner of Ambrosius and the Cluj-Napoca Waldorf school. Ambrosius felted dolls are ethically made in Romania by skilled artisans, typically older women and young mothers working from home to support their families and people with disabilities. Profits from the sale of Ambrosius figures also help to fund a Waldorf school in Cluj-Napoca and education for disadvantaged children in rural Transylvania too. Ambrosius fairies are proudly made with love and patience, providing work to the lowest income families in the EU.