Wingshuck Corn Shuck Dolls and Annie Egypt Herbals

Anne is a full-time craft artist who has been making corn shuck dolls since 1975. She is devoted to the creative process of craft; especially the alchemy that happens when transforming raw, natural materials into something new. She dyes natural dried corn shucks by hand, then rolls and ties them into doll figures which are then embellished with a variety of natural materials and repurposed objects. Her dolls represent her imaginative notions of folklore, legend, myth, and earthly and celestial entities, as well as traditional Appalachian themes. Because of her interest in keeping corn shuck doll craft alive, Anne teaches workshops and classes, and has authored an instructional book on the craft: "Making Colorful Corn Shuck Dolls.” Her work is in craft galleries throughout the southern Appalachian region and online.

Anne also produces natural herbal skin care products in small batches, using only the finest vegetable oils, herbs and pure essential oils. She never uses any artificial ingredients or synthetic fragrances, and all are preservative-free. Vitamin E Oil is used as a natural preservative. Herbal soaps, skin silk body creams, body oils, skin-nourishing salves and rose face creams are some of her specialties.