Most of my English-speaking followers probably aren't into dolls, but I feel like talking about them just for the heck of it.
There are basically two type of dolls, one being dollfies, the other being art dolls. Although they are both technically ball-jointed dolls,
There are basically two type of dolls, one being dollfies, the other being art dolls. Although they are both technically ball-jointed dolls,
the bodies of the former type are mass manufactured by companies like Volks, and there are readymade clothes, wigs and accessories, so it's relatively easy to customize. For art dolls, however, you have to hand-sculpt the bodies, sew the clothes for your dolls and whatnot.
Given their high-end nature, art dolls are crazy expensive & not affordable for the middle class, while anyone w a steady income can either buy a customized dollfie or do it as a hobby themselves.
Now, here's the catch:
The boundary btw dollfies & art dolls is getting blurred.
Now, here's the catch:
The boundary btw dollfies & art dolls is getting blurred.
Some dollfie hobbyists make their dolls so artsy, complete w self-made clothes & excellent photographic skills. I actually find some dollfies more beautiful than some art dolls. This is but an example that folk art can approach or even surpass high-end art, like rock/metal music.
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