What are they, Russian folk toys?
Today, goods from China have flooded almost the entire market, and children no longer know whether there are any other toys, except for foreign ones. Exist! And this must be told to them.
About toys
It should be noted that toys are an important element inlife of each baby. Indeed, thanks to them, the child understands the world, studies human relationships and ways of communication. Therefore, it is very important to provide your karapuza with the right toys, which will educate him as a worthy citizen of his state.
Dolls
Russian folk toys have never been particularlydiverse, but they have always been quality and made with a soul. The first and probably most important toy in the life of each child was a doll. Did it most often from improvised materials, and by its nature it was faceless and without sexual signs. It was necessary for the child to develop, including imagination and using the same toy in different games. The doll itself was made from rags, filled with straw, log (kolobushka) or croup (krupnichka). Dolls could be more simple (kuvadki), created from a single matter, with the correct plexus which could be distinguished head, hands and a doll's dress. For the youngest, newborn children, there were also Russian folk toys. However, they were, more likely, wards, rather than material for games. In the cradle to the baby was surely put a diaper - a small doll, which was supposed to protect the baby from evil forces and unclean looks. A native Russian doll is also considered to be a Moscow woman - a mother with six children tied to her belt, which symbolizes the family hearth.
Tree
Russian folk toys were made by craftsmen only fromnatural materials. Therefore, in addition to rag dolls with different fillings, wooden toys were widespread. From the tree, almost everything was done. These are various rattles and beasts for the youngest; tools, weapons and soldiers for boys; household utensils and everything that is only necessary for girls. Wooden toys were strong, long served and often passed from one child to another, because families in Russian villages have always been large and have many children.
Clay
Russian folk toys were also made fromclay. Most often these were various kinds of whistles that not only entertained children, but also had a certain magical property. It was believed that the sounds that this toy produces here, drive away evil and attract good spirits, designed to protect children from misfortunes and all bad. Usually such toys were kept at the window, along the way protecting the whole house from evil forces.
Matryoshka
Another well-known Russian folk toy- Matryoshka doll. It should be noted that many myths and legends still go around about the time and the way of its origin, and despite the fact that most likely the prototype of a nested doll was imported from Japan, it is still considered a Russian folk toy, and almost all of this is known peace. What is its peculiarity? It consists of wood, and inside it has a cavity in which one into one put the toys less and less in size. That's the whole trick! It is worth noting that the child such toys perfectly develop the fine motor skills of the fingers. And also this is our story. Therefore, every kid should be in the collection of Russian folk toys, pictures with their image or at least an idea of what it is.
