That enchantment eventually morphed into a life passion of making and restoring antique dolls, an art form local collectors say appears to be dying with the generation.

A California artist is teaching girls and women to embrace their imperfections through the art of Lupita-making, the creation of a traditional Mexican doll.

A California artist is teaching girls and women to embrace their imperfections through the art of Lupita-making, the creation of a traditional Mexican doll.

A California artist is teaching girls and women to embrace their imperfections through the art of Lupita-making, the creation of a traditional Mexican doll.