Art
This handmade clown figure, created by Violet Cole Mori, represents a beloved tradition of homemade toys and entertainment. Families crafted toys from fabric scraps and found materials to bring joy to children—a simple but vital part of childhood and family leisure time.
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A child's eyes light up as a parent or grandparent reveals this stuffed clown—colorful, a little lumpy, unmistakably made by hand just for them. The red nose catches the light. It smells faintly of fabric and time. This is a treasure, because someone spent hours making it.
Reflect
What's a handmade gift you received or made that still holds meaning for you today?