The Dancers of the World collection celebrates dance a theme that's long been important in the wider Royal Doulton figurine collection with belles of the ballroom and classic ballerinas all featuring in the past. Taking inspiration from popular national dances and from the colourful costumes performers wear, Royal Doulton's designers and artists have captured the spirit and vibrancy of ten dancing traditions. The Mexican Hat Dance, the Jarabe Tapatio, is often considered the national dance of Mexico. It dates back to the mid 18th century and tells the story of a man trying to woo his sweetheart. During the 19th century it was considered immoral and was banned from public performance. In 1919 the famous Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova, added the Hat Dance to her repertoire following a visit to the country and from then on its position within Mexican culture was assured. Traditionally female dancers wear bright costumes trimmed with multicoloured ribbons based on a dress called the Chino Pobteno. Floral and plaited ribbon headdresses are worn and hair is tightly braided. Royal Doulton's designers and artists Have carefully recreated the style and joyful colours of this popular dress and the Mexican Dancer is posed in mid dance, exuberantly swishing her skirts from side to side as she performs one of the characteristic movements of the nation's Hat Dance.

Item Specifics
Brand	Royal Doulton
Condition	New
Manufacturer/ Type	Royal Doulton
Sub-Type	Dance Collection
Material	Porcelain, China
Type	Figurines
Date	Issued
MPN	DAOTWO26540
Size	H: 24cm W 18 cm D 12 approx
Use	Decorative
Weight When Packaged	2.5 kg
Boxed / unboxed	Royal Doulton Lined Box
Edition	Includes Limited Edition of 2,500 Certificate of Authenticity
Item Specifics
UPC	652383748767

Royal Doulton Mexican Hat Dance Dancers of the World Figure HN5643

Brand: Royal Doulton
Product Code: dance Collection
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