The doll is the most favorite toy of girls. She is the prototype of a man, a child. She has her own world, her own atmosphere, her own needs. Girls of all ages are very fond of these beautiful and cute toys. From the earliest years, they show a love for dolls and do not seem to go away even in adulthood.
Puppet world
Among children's toys, the doll is undoubtedly a favorite. Her range is quite large, and games with her are very diverse. A little girl, following the example of her mother, shakes and puts baby dolls in a bed, a schoolgirl builds houses for her princess, and adolescents reward their "curly", who matured with them Barbie, with the qualities and clothes that they dream of having.
Kinds of dolls
Dolls are very diverse:
- rag;
- rubber;
- plastic, with and without hinges;
- souvenir (porcelain).
Dolls come in all ages: from a cute baby to an adult mature girl. There are dolls red, blondes, brunettes. The modern industry produces very original dolls: the heroines of their favorite cartoons. Eyes run up, looking at a huge number of the most unsurpassed and unique beauties:
- Disney princesses;
- Bratz dolls;
- Monster High;
- Winx fairies.
Prototype dolls of famous personalities are very popular. Puppeteers are able to portray any character of a film or a pop star. For a decent amount of money, you can order a doll with the appearance of the owner.
Doll story
Now we are witnessing all kinds of toy beauties: dolls with red hair, golden, black, with different shapes and functionality ... In the old days, dolls had not only hair but also a face. According to ancient beliefs, it was forbidden to paint faces on dolls, this was considered a bad sign. Puppets were made from a cob of straw, rags, scarves. Great-grandmother Barbie was very different from the red-haired doll with the figure of Aphrodite both in texture and in appearance.
A little later, amulets came into popularity. They were made more painstakingly, had bright scraps, ribbons and beads in the design. But they were just as faceless. By the 15th century, wooden dolls began to appear, in which (finally!) Faces appeared. Their appearance was rude, but at least it was. The dolls were heterosexual, "dressed" them in folk costumes. Actually, the clothes were carved from wood directly on the doll and painted with paints.
In the XVIII century, the children of wealthy nobles could boast of excellent porcelain dolls. The little fragile beauties had chiseled cute faces, beautiful wavy hair, lace and satin clothes, hats, crowns. The doll was not only a toy, but also an interior decoration, a sign of wealth and solidity of the owners. Children spent time playing dolls only under the guidance and attention of a nanny or governess.
In the USSR, dolls were made from paper and wood raw materials by hot pressing. Some dolls depicted babies and were dressed in an envelope, a vest and a bonnet. Had painted eyes. Others were made in the form of girls: in dresses, socks, slippers, with glued wigs and lockable eyelets. Time passed - and dolls with voice inserts began to appear on the shelves of the store.
In the late 60s of the 20th century, American Ruth Handler decided to create a prototype doll for an adult girl. This idea was prompted by her daughter, playing with paper "adult" dolls. Thus began the beauty of Barbie. Golden or red, the doll quickly fell in love with girls of different ages and ascended to the top of popularity.
Our favorites
In modern days, children are accustomed to a wide variety of dolls. Big-eyed red dolls with long hair and chiseled figures allure the views of the fair sex of different age categories. Both girls and their mothers are very fond of dolls! How much pleasure a parent takes to buy a charming toy as a present to her daughter! You look at her pretty face and imagine how to build her a house made out of a box and sew clothes ...