It’s interesting to see that in this part of the world children use natural materials to make toys - clay, stone, pebbles, sticks and vegetables. The boys usually make vehicles, utensils and animals, and often times sell these toys to tourists. Flowers and leaves are used to make whistles and flutes. The girls make dolls out of snail shells and mud to build pretend houses.
8. Lalka Motanka, Ukraine
The Motanka rag doll is a traditional hand-made toy from this country. It is representative of the goddess of fertility, Roshanytsa. Unlike rag dolls from other countries, the Motanka is cross-shaped and faceless. The cross on the face is symbolic of the positive energy inside the doll, while a cross stitch on the chest shows the unity of genders.
Which toys would you have liked to play with?