Russell Shares With Rho

Russell Williams and Rho exchange glances

I wanted to see how my recently acquired Tonner Jac, (now named Rho) would look with dreadlocks.  Ultra Basic Russell was willing to share his wig with her.

Rho tried it on.  She and I were quite pleased with how she looks.  I like Russell in it better, so Rho only wore the wig temporarily.  Her pictures are below:

Rho, looking even more stunning in the dark brown dreadlocks wig by Umoja Dolls.

The wig will remain Russell's, but is an option for Rho because Russell never minds sharing.

We do appreciate Russell's cooperativeness and his usual good-nature.

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Russell's Purdy Nigerian Dashiki

I believe in speaking and writing things into existence.

In a comment to my Russell Williams Goes Back to His Roots post, I wrote, "I need to find or make a no-sew dashiki for him and find or make sandals that fit his feet."

Russell now has both.  

Less than a week after writing this desire into the cyberspace universe, I browsed several vendors' shops on Ruby Lane and found what the seller described as "an authentic Nigerian doll outfit designed and produced in Nigeria exclusively by Purdy."   

Dashiki with sash designed and produced in Nigeria by Purdy.  The company's address is listed on the bottom of the insert as:  Purdy, 52, Palm Avenue, Mushin, Lagos, Nigeria, Telephone (01) 521663.  Graphic design by Exceptional Support Lagos, Nigeria

Said to fit an 11-1/2 inch doll, but not Barbie sized, I took a chance on ordering because I could visualize Russell in it as-is or with necessary modifications.  It was only $5 plus shipping.

Much to my delight, it fits Russell quite well.  It did require some minor adjustments.  The back mid section and sleeves are tapered to give it a sleeker fit and the hem is tucked under to shorten.   No sewing was done; I used double-sided tape.  

Russell Williams and his Purdy Nigerian dashiki and dreadlocks wig by Umoja Dolls

Close up of Russell shows the detailing of the circa 1960s/70s dashiki

As illustrated below, I also made Russell a pair of sandals using brown foam.  Two pieces create the sole and one piece creates the forefoot strap. 

Let's see now; what else can I speak into existence?

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Russell Williams Goes Back To His Roots

As shown above, (Ultra Basic) Russell Williams' manufactured hair is straight, pulled back into a ponytail.  I never liked this style for him, but did nothing with it until now.

His new hair was advertised by Umoja Dolls on The Show and Sell site of The Doll Page in the form of a dreadlocks wig.

I love his new look!

Russell Williams with locs

All he needs now is another shirt... one made for a male.  The one he wears (including the pants) is part of a CED fashion.  He doesn't know nor does he care that he's wearing  female clothing.



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