Medieval Toys - An Evolution to the New Age

During the middle ages, playtime was way differentmostly seen during children's party. They are now
compared to the present time. Nowadays, toys thatdressed in cartoon character costumes all complete
kids play with are often times complicated. More oftenwith audio dubbing and nice backdrops.
than not, toys are now used to develop mentalA toy knight was the medieval time's answer to our
activities of the kids. This is very different compared to'Ken' doll now. A toy knight was often dressed in
the medieval toys that they have which were verytrousers, harem pants and boots a typical medieval
simple and were just used to entertain kids. Medievalclothing of the knights. Little girls paired their medieval
toys would include Toy Knights, Puppets and Dollsdolls with this. They did role playing like staging a
which were tastefully dressed in medieval clothing asmedieval wedding. Although the toy knights role during
well.the medieval period is very similar with our ken doll
Dolls are girl's best friend. May it be during the medievalnow, they are still very different. Their clothes, for
period or during our present time, dolls usually completeinstance are very different. Toy knights were dressed
a girl's life. Dolls used during the middle ages lookedwith medieval clothing while our ken dolls are dressed
very sophisticated. They were dressed in full bouffantaccording to what their role is. Another difference is
skirts with a chamisse underneath too, an example ofthat toy knights will just be toy knights unlike ken dolls
a classic medieval clothing. Medieval accessories suchthat can take on the role and be dressed as a
as belts, crowns and pouch bags were also used tobusinessman, a rock star or even an athlete.
glam up dolls. Quality materials like satin and velvetPractically, toys during the medieval period and the
were also made for dolls during the middle ages.new generation are the same. Although it is not made
Although dolls now a days come in different formsof the same material anymore or doesn't serve the
and sizes, dolls will still remain dolls.same purpose, it is safe to say that their toys have
Most of the time, puppets during the medieval periodjust evolved to adapt to the changes that each
were made of plain wood, but sometimes, puppetsgeneration underwent. Whether toys from the
were also dressed up. In addition, puppet clothes weremedieval period or toys from the new age; whether
usually painted. Although puppets are simple toys, theirthey are made to entertain or to develop minds;
designs were purely of medieval fashion. The puppetswhether it is simple or made to be complicated still,
were very pleasant to look at. They even hadtoys of any kind, color or material, are what makes a
accessories that cling on to their bodies such aschild's life full of happiness, meaning and fun memories.
swords, hats and pouches. At present, puppets are