China's Folk Toys

It is the nature of folk toys that they are both widespread and popular. They are made from a number of different materials found almost anywhere. Their creators also can be found in every village or city. These works are simple, ingenious, and colorful. But the true beauty of these cotton dolls, clay monkeys, porcelain pigs, wooden tigers, and paper kites exists in their ability to stimulate children's imaginations and provide them with many hours of fun. The 300 pieces collected in this album are representative of the great variety of this art form.