Eulaine's Corn Shuck Dolls
     
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Corn shuckery has long been a cabin craft used by the
early pioneers. This craft can be traced back even
further as it was used by Native Americans. They grew the
corn for food, but also used the corn stalk, leaves, and
shucks for many crafts, from brooms to baskets. Eulaine
Blumenthal continues this Ozark Pioneer tradition by
making the corn shuck dolls in the traditional old time
way. Some of the shucks are dyed to give them a more
decorative look. Another traditional corn shuck craft is
the corn shuck wreath. The wreaths are made of corn
shucks and can be decorated with many natural herbs and
flowers. Some cultures believe that it is bad luck to
paint a face on a shuck doll, (so only the eyes are
used). Eulaine offers corn shuck doll and corn shuck wreath workshops and demonstrations at festivals, theme parks, and in the school classrooms. For information on availability and fee, please contact:
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