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Tanisha Doll with Dimples (46 cm)

Tanisha Doll with Dimples (46 cm)

An inclusive-by-design doll with beautifully textured black hair, warm dimples and expressive features that reflect diversity within everyday play.

Tanisha supports imaginative storytelling and meaningful role play while broadening representation in a natural and respectful way.

Helpful when:

A child is engaging in imaginative storytelling or exploring identity and social relationships through play.

This is a Roost Approved recommendation. The Resource Roost does not sell this item and pricing and availability may vary. Last seen priced around R905.
How to use at home
  • Use during small world or open-ended play sessions
  • Support conversations about cultural and religious identity in a natural way
  • Pair with other dolls to reflect inclusive friendship groups
  • Encourage storytelling that includes varied life experiences
Why this is Roost approved

Open-ended doll play creates space for children to explore friendships, family roles and everyday experiences in a way that feels familiar and meaningful. Nadya’s textured hair and soft freckles add important visual representation, allowing diversity in appearance to feel visible, normalised and valued within play. Thoughtful details like these help storytelling more closely reflect the world children see around them.

Age groups

Preschool (3-5) and Early Primary (5-7)

Language

Language-neutral

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