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Craft in America
Annette Brown on dolls made for Kwanzaa
Doll maker and soft sculptor Annette F. Brown talks about doll making, a tradition in her family for 30 years, and celebrating Kwanzaa through handmade gifts and family history. Bonus video from the CELEBRATION episode. PBS premiere December 11, 2015. (check local listings)
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