Looking at the corn husk dolls on display, one would think that there are intricate detailed directions that must be followed to achieve such creations... not the case. Directions and methods to make cornhusk dolls were handed down through the generations. Bead work was even done on cornhusk doll clothing. My corn husks will no longer be going in the compost!
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