Seoul Doll Fair 2011: Freaky and fantastical

Mon, 12/12/2011 - 14:36 — Anonymous Stare at dolls that stare right back
The annual Seoul Doll Fair is back for its fourth year, opening on December
23 at the Samsung-dong Coex, Hall A.  Around 10,000 dolls made by hundreds
of participating artists will be on display until January 2, 2012.  To many,
the word "dolls" brings to mind fuzzy beribboned teddy bears or a sweet-faced
Raggedy Ann in calico -- i.e. toys -- but the works on display at the Seoul
Doll Fair are a bit pricier than your average Barbie.  "More than 90 percent
of our dolls are handmade," said Seoul Doll Fair manager Shin Jong-hoon.
"They range in price from a thousand to several hundred million won."  The
variety is as diverse as the price. read more