Doll, a toy taken from the shape of an animal, is commonly known as doll. In Chinese, dolls also mean children, so this word is used to refer to these reduced dolls. The appearance of dolls ranges from abstract to realistic, covering the appearance of different races, ages and genders; Because of their own needs and cultural background, all countries and nationalities have developed dolls with regional cultural characteristics.
Materials for making dolls include glass, metal, clay, wood, cloth, ceramics, resin, etc. , can be used as a material for kneading dolls. In ancient society, the characters in ceremonies were often real body double. Later, this human figure became more and more exquisite and further developed into decorations and toys. Some realistic dolls will be completely or partially as exquisite as human beings and used for teaching, research or specific purposes.
Classification of dolls
1, classified by material
A rag doll is a traditional doll, and its main material is cloth. The doll is soft to the touch and lovely in appearance, which makes people feel warm and cordial. Plastic doll is a kind of modern doll, and its main material is plastic. Plastic dolls are rich in shapes and diverse in functions, which makes people feel fashionable and novel. Wooden doll is an ancient doll, whose main material is wood. Wooden dolls have natural textures and unique handicrafts, which make people feel natural and primitive.
2. Classification by function
Electric doll is a kind of doll that can simulate real life. It can walk, talk and sing, which makes people feel excited and surprised. A dialogue doll is a doll that can talk to people. It can answer questions, exchange feelings and make people feel friendly. A sleeping doll is a doll that can help people fall asleep. It can emit soft music and light, which makes people feel quiet.
The above content comes from: Baidu Encyclopedia-Doll