I’m a girl called Eva, a.k.a. misakomimoko, who lives, works and dreams in Barcelona, a crowded, small Spanish city near the sea. Luckily, my neighborhood is very quiet, with a lot of green. It’s much like a little Mediterranean village. My workplace is at home, and sometimes I like to take a break and handcraft a little. I sew while sitting down on my old chair near a balcony surrounded by flowers, green trees and birds singing, or while watching TV. When it’s sunny, I go sewing by the little hill that is close to my place.
My personal handcraft history starts while studying Fine Arts. I was very interested in crafts and naïve art, and I used to work with recycled materials and fabrics. I began sewing again, as I did during my early school days.
I had been working as a multimedia designer for almost ten years, until a year ago when I participated in an amigurumi workshop arranged by a lovely little shop called Duduá. I just needed to take a break from computers and go back to my old likings. Then I got in touch with handmade craft blogs and the DIY movement, and I met other crafters who shared the same interests as me — Emedermarta, La Aranya Tecla, Delolast, La Ballena Elena…it was fantastic!
I have completely fallen for vintage toys and illustrations, so I create my little rag dolls, trying my best to retrieve all the happiness, humor and good vibes from that time. My boyfriend Gabriel Corbera is an illustrator who loves old comics, and he’s constantly introducing all kind of cute and funny classic characters that always inspire me a lot. I think my love for vintage culture has grown as a reaction to a city terribly mad about design and new technologies, which is losing its own identity and roots.
It was my friend Emedemarta who introduced me to this gorgeous handmade marketplace on Etsy, and she drove me to start my own shop. This amazing community is constantly surprising me — there are a lot of promotional opportunities and facilities available to showcase your work worldwide without spending money. I think it’s important help to small crafters avoiding middlemen.
How can be Etsy a more international site? Maybe giving the option to choose other country currencies, translating the site into other languages and perhaps adding Europe, and the rest of the continents, as an option in the shipping list menu. I don’t know if it’s a great solution, but certainly it could help.
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157 comments
adoreneko said 10 years ago
Sounds like you have a beautiful environment. Your doli's are absolutely adorable and unique. Thank you for the highly interesting article!
TeenAngster said 10 years ago
I love your work! Soooo cute!
LaveMeSoapCo said 10 years ago
very cute!
katiearms said 10 years ago
LOVE!!!
DuBuhDuDesigns said 10 years ago
Very charming dolls! Love your photography as well!
gloilocksandbody said 10 years ago
Oh, yes!
JessicaPoundstone said 10 years ago
Cute work, cute lady!
seedknits said 10 years ago
So cute!
dottylotty said 10 years ago
Ohhh! Your work is wonderful! Good luck with your shop, i hope you sell loads!
VintageEye said 10 years ago
I love your work and your photos!
freakylittlethings said 10 years ago
I love your creatures, very sweet, your work space sounds/looks idyllic. I'm sad you think Barcelona is losing it's identity, my father was from there and I love the city. I haven't been back for about a decade but it always seemed so vibrant and unique - I'm sure you and your crafty friends will fight to keep it's spirit!
peoplescouture said 10 years ago
cool stuff! go barcelona go....
allthingswhite said 10 years ago
Your work is wonderful, such sweet little faces. Best to you!
daniellexo said 10 years ago
Welcome Eva! I just love your dolls - what personality they have! xo Danielle
RivasStudios said 10 years ago
I love your work! Spain sounds fabulous!
ElviesBoutique said 10 years ago
What wonderful dolls!
littlepancakes said 10 years ago
aren't you the cutest ever.
monkeyandsquirrel said 10 years ago
super duper cute!!! love the ideas on how etsy can be more global. let's reach out to our crafty friends across the sea!
elloh said 10 years ago
Me encanta with your dolls Eva! The water, Gaudi's architecture...Barcelona is such a lovely place to live.
FashionTouch said 10 years ago
Viva Barcelona!!! Glad to see international sellers featured here! Lovely dolls and nice story. Elena
jenniferlynnstudio said 10 years ago
Your dolls are so cute! Welcome to Etsy, Eva!
lovelygifts said 10 years ago
Cute dolls. Barcelona sounds like a lovely place.
MercuryOrchid said 10 years ago
What adorable dolls, beautiful work. I love Barcelona, I'm longing to go back!
DalkullanJewelry said 10 years ago
Love the dolls! Thanks for the article.
miriam said 10 years ago
ohhhh I love duduá! :D and I love your items as well ;) I'm a barcelona fan, I will be back, for the 4th time, in october ;)
TianaCHE said 10 years ago
Great creations! I love it!
ModernNest said 10 years ago
Your dolls are great little characters! Thanks for introducing us to your designs and the creations of your fellow crafters!
ButtonsAndSocks said 10 years ago
Your dolls are very appealing and original.
oldworldprimitives said 10 years ago
Your dolls are adorable!
florabond said 10 years ago
Oh, so cute! Love the dolls! So vintage and fun!
travellingcircus said 10 years ago
Great article and wonderful dolls! Thanks so much for sharing:)
bedouin said 10 years ago
creative dolls ~ fantastic craftsmanship thanks for sharing
DollyPopDolls said 10 years ago
Wonderful sweet dolls!
pulpsushi said 10 years ago
Your dolls are absolutely adorable. :)
zwzzy said 10 years ago
LOOOVE your yellow dress! and I want to give your little dolls a hug!
odiliafu said 10 years ago
Very cute!! Good luck!
vintageitville said 10 years ago
The cloud sweater pics are just too cute!!!!
LHogan said 10 years ago
love it!
workingforpeanuts said 10 years ago
Best wishes to you. Your work is wonderful! Want!
4TheSparrowsNest said 10 years ago
The fresh shops feature is wonderful. Would like to see more of these.
asundrynotion said 10 years ago
So nostalgic, these little dolls! They bring a big smile.
mpaperarts said 10 years ago
I'm clickin' all over the place on this one! Thanks for providing!
pengpengs said 10 years ago
i love misakomimoko shop for a while now.. so cute. Thanks for sharing your story and showing us a little of your home ;)
FlanneryCrane said 10 years ago
I love the shop! I really love the sweet dolls.
beautifulbridget said 10 years ago
Your work rocks!!
klacustomcreations said 10 years ago
love the dolls, so sweet and adorable!
budpnq said 10 years ago
Thanks for inviting us in! I was only recently introduced to your adorable dolls via theconstantgatherer blog. Nice to see you featured! :D
BlkSwn said 10 years ago
we wish we were you.....in barcelona of course. LOVELY
baconsquarefarm said 10 years ago
OH my goodness your dolls they are incredible, love them all~ Your very talented. Thanks for sharing your story.
littlepapoose said 10 years ago
very nice.. very very nice :)
strawberryanarchy said 10 years ago
very cute stuff! I like :D
MouseTrapVintage said 10 years ago
I'm in love with these dolls! Congrats on your success!
bellasparty said 10 years ago
Cute dolls!
PsychoticReaction said 10 years ago
Hooray Eva! I'm so excited about this fresh new shop and also to hear where you got that amazing yellow dress!! I love it.
thedryingrack said 10 years ago
what adorable dolls! Just made it to barcelona in December....what a fabulous inspirational city! You're a lucky girl!
VintageTwenty said 10 years ago
Oh, your Barcelona neighborhood sounds lovely! Etsy never ceases to amaze me and all of the handcrafted items make me want to try my hand at crafting again as well.
BlessedRepublic said 10 years ago
I like your dolls! You really love what you are doing!
chalinns said 10 years ago
lovely work!
littlepinkpebble said 10 years ago
wow~!!
ageratum said 10 years ago
Some interesting things! But, then again, isn't ETSY interesting!? Love it here!! :) Donna ps - running a sale on earrings this month - check them out - and enjoy!! :)
amandapandawalker said 10 years ago
All of this is absolutely adorable. i only dream that i could create such cute things. so amazing and creative.
shikab18 said 10 years ago
These remind me of my childhood, I love them! Very creative. Great idea, I'm wondering where you got your inspiration from?
CoraDesigns said 10 years ago
Lovely beautiful dolls. Thank you for sharing some of yourself with us..Cora
STELLAandHODGE said 10 years ago
I loved reading about your creations and what inspires you! I visited Barcelona for the first time last summer and fell in love with the city. I am so envious of the beautiful environment that surrounds you. Your work is very interesting and lovely.
Ravenhill said 10 years ago
her work is just delightful!
Kiie said 10 years ago
Very interesting story :)
crafitti said 10 years ago
Your story is very inspiring and your dolls are so cute.
raghousenternational said 10 years ago
Pretty cool story and ideas. Ren
misakomimoko said 10 years ago
Hello!! and thank you so much for all these nice words, your interest in my work and your support. You're fantastic!! Etsy is the perfect place, makes me feel at home :) You asked me about where I get inspired of, I love going to secondhand fleamarkets and shops looking for a fabric, a plush, an old book, housewares... and I'm always checking my boyfriend's vintage cartoons and characters foundings. You'll find more info about me and my work on my Profile and blog. By the way, my yellow blouse is from H&M, I bought it two years ago. I'm very pleased you like it ;) have a very nice day and thank you again!! eva
babook said 10 years ago
it`s true lovely and retro the doll ****** Misako Mimoko
TheFeltElf said 10 years ago
I never manage to find such cute things in H&M!!! I loved reading your story, thanks for sharing it.
VintageJamie said 10 years ago
Hi, Eva~ Noce to know you.
stephist said 10 years ago
Hi Eva, cute dolls and I was envious of your peacful green balcony in my office surrounded by humming computers! Great article and I liked the ideas about how Etsy could become more global- especially displaying different currencies; that would be fantastic. Enjoy your balcony :)
lassandaliasdeana said 10 years ago
ohh, sÃ, son tan diferentes!!! vamos, cute,cute, recute!!! ;)
mozui said 10 years ago
i love your city, it's very inspirational and i thought really seriously about living there for a while! i agree with the prices in different currencies and the shipping option of selecting different continents instead of being able to select just for different countries. these are problems i've had since i started on etsy. welcome to etsy!
frcreation said 10 years ago
Great job!!! I like your dolls.
hazelandhunter said 10 years ago
very cute!
themagicalbean said 10 years ago
Your dolls are so inpsiring!! I love them all! Keep up the good work.
MonjioCreations said 10 years ago
Eva, So nice to meet you! Great work! Wonderful unique dolls! Etsy is a wonderful place, but also as an international seller, it has been difficult. So surprised you have only had four sales. Good luck! (I am a fan!!) Ciao!
nooshka said 10 years ago
Hi Eva,I just love your dolls and the fact that you have really captured a true vintage look,so classic and timeless.
sheenajewellery said 10 years ago
Great dolls! I love Barcelona too, what an inspiring place to live and create. Good luck with your shop!
HazelnutDesigns said 10 years ago
Lovely items! Barcelona sounds amazing... *sigh* someday!
shabbyvintagemom said 10 years ago
Her work is so sweet. Sounds like the perfect work environment :) Loved reading her story!!!
babook said 10 years ago
Yes ,there are so perfect for work as vacation *o* !
jennifermorrisbeads said 10 years ago
welcome to etsy, eva! you and your work (and your city) are so beautiful! xo
mythunderstood said 10 years ago
Those dolls are the cutest!
thestapeliacompany said 10 years ago
Sigh. Everything about this article is beautiful. Love that yellow dress!
littlemoandfriends said 10 years ago
super sweet! xxxx what lovely dolls! nice to meet you!
bibiche74 said 10 years ago
I love your cuuuuute dolls!! And I was wondering your shop name sounds like Japanese girl's name!?!? :)
ireneagh said 10 years ago
Lovely work,I love it! <3
bungalowmarketplace said 10 years ago
What an appealing lifestyle!
Iammie said 10 years ago
Love it!
lillyhiggins said 10 years ago
So Beautiful, Well done! Love your stuff!
benjrs said 10 years ago
wow :) truly inspirational. I'm so jealous. Great story :)
kmwatkins said 10 years ago
Really wonderful!
RomanceCatsAndWhimsy said 10 years ago
Your dolls are really sweet -- love the vintage look. Thank you for sharing your story. :)
SilverSynergy said 10 years ago
Wonderful!
EJPcreations said 10 years ago
Such pretty items!
TreeHuggerStudio said 10 years ago
Cute!
CutieDynamite said 10 years ago
Love it! And I miss Barcelona terribly!
primaryjane said 10 years ago
Your work environment looks so serene, you've found a great place to work and create, and your adorable dolls look like the product of your love.
sewlola said 10 years ago
lovely pictures!
zeropumpkin said 10 years ago
cute!
vivilian said 10 years ago
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bijougirldesigns said 10 years ago
Totally cute!
jesophi said 10 years ago
;) lovly
themefragrance said 10 years ago
i love every single creation...reminds me of being little again.
themefragrance said 10 years ago
i think you should produce your own childrens books with your dolls. they would also make great greeting cards and posters! please make cards! i would love a set of them.
noraaoyagi said 10 years ago
Lovely creatures!
sandali said 10 years ago
ADORABLE -- love your handmade blog -- always great to hear what was the inspiration behind other Etsians stories -- Happy Days ;)
CeliaChow said 10 years ago
Looks you have a greet place to live in. it's always good to do something you really like.
moonstr said 10 years ago
cutecuties!
TaoistWood said 10 years ago
Beautiful, Beautiful, and yet again most Beautiful
edieart said 10 years ago
Incredibly cute dolls!!!! Love them
CARAPAPA said 10 years ago
I love your work, bravo !
neraidodhmiourgies said 10 years ago
all the best to your shop!!!
sugarcookie said 10 years ago
I love Eva's little characters! They are adorable.
theaxx said 10 years ago
Ah! I love the whimsy of these designs! Beautiful work! thea. xx www.forthevisionaries.tumblr.com
Navare said 10 years ago
You have a beautiful life and wonderful work that you obviously enjoy!
metrostation said 10 years ago
Very nice work!
yourcreativeoutlet said 10 years ago
First, your dolls are great! Second, you've really made me think about opening up to the international market. Thanks!
Tepuisjewelrys said 10 years ago
Very sweet..
KGsKreations said 10 years ago
so cute!! :)
kathiroussel said 10 years ago
wonder--full!!!
GRACEFULPAST said 10 years ago
Your dolls are truly adorable and interesting. I just keep looking at them and noticing more detail. We love old toys and dolls and our shop is dedicated to just that. Have a look at this darling 1940s baby doll. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24713583
handmadecharlotte said 10 years ago
congrats, eva! you rock!
lilipadcreations said 10 years ago
Very very cool article! Love the delicate-ness and fine handwork of the dolls! Gorgeous!
mondobugi said 10 years ago
I love love love your works!!! Your softies are unique! congrats from Italy! Bugi
thingsbuilt said 10 years ago
Hot!
blueberryfields said 10 years ago
your dolls are really unique and lovely. congrats !
Intres said 10 years ago
Your works are fantastic, i love them! Fantásticos trabajos, me encantan. Felicidades!
terichung said 10 years ago
cute!
SparrowsNest1 said 10 years ago
fun.fun.fun!
ladylotus said 10 years ago
great work
scrappysewsweet said 10 years ago
super work! Sounds like wonderful surrondings.
jessicaschuler said 10 years ago
An article like this really makes someone's shop seem way more personal. Glad we got to know you Eva! Happiness in Barcelona!
denimee said 10 years ago
i love your dolls... they bring back memories of childhood..
inodaknit said 10 years ago
very cute!
monograft said 10 years ago
unique toys! One of the nicer toys i've seen so far!
etsystreet said 10 years ago
cool! Plz check me out!
blythelove said 10 years ago
welcome!! please do check this out. Thanks
divergentlayers said 10 years ago
you and your work is the epitome of cuteness!! very charming indeed!
SassysWackdOutGifts said 10 years ago
I live the paper mask they are absolutly amazing my daughter the teenager and her friend will all want them
PLJohnsonGlassArt said 10 years ago
I love the dolls...they remind me of old cartoon characters..with spunk
Flyk said 10 years ago
wonderful work.... I love it~
replikas09 said 10 years ago
Cute dolls and Cool things ! Well done and all the best ..
retroattack said 10 years ago
Love your work!
TuscanBlooms said 10 years ago
GOOD STUFF HERE!!!!
Lucyface said 10 years ago
LOVE your work. Very inspirational. Lucyface in USA.
PreciousTrifles said 10 years ago
Lovely whimsical dolls and prints. Show us more.
PreciousTrifles said 10 years ago
Lovely whimsical dolls and prints. Show us more.
emcee said 10 years ago
super inspiring...
Harem6 said 10 years ago
Beautiful !!!!
jaimevicente said 9 years ago
¡A tope!
WigglinWasabi said 9 years ago
I love how vintage your animals look. Reminds me of depression era toys, scraps used in original and beautiful new ways. Just great!
Kennedy Miranda from thedestinyofthings said 7 years ago
Hi Eva, a.k.a. misakomimoko! Thank you for the inspiring interview! It was so joyful taking a peek into your life of creating and how your studio extends out into your environment. I wish I could see more! I'll have to check out your blog for that! As a hoarder, one of my dreams is to stop spending so much time and money that hoarding takes up and move on to using what's left over to make creations and grow into my own style too! No more hoarding style! Thank you again for being yourself and showing me future possibilities beyond hoarding!
Adriana Bon from BowtiesFezzes said 5 years ago
Me encanta tu blog. Soc una Barcelonina who lives in the US since 2008. Por cierto... Barcelona is not a small city! LOL. Thanks for the inspiration