Celebrating Dolls of Asia
This post marks the anniversary of the Dolls of Asia sub and will also serve as the new welcome message and guide. Thank you to everyone who has joined and supported the sub. I hope it has become a fun center to learn and share about Asian dolls. Special thanks to users who have stuck around from the start watching the sub grow and always participated and contributed and to fellow mods who have supported the sub along the way. Theres plenty to see and do with more to come so welcome to Dolls of Asia!
This space was created to be the ultimate information and discussion center for all Asian dolls and international dolls that are inspired by Asian culture and people. Its a sister sub to r/Dolls with a geographical and cultural focus.
The fan made database, 'Guide to Asian Dolls', created by u/dubiousbutterfly can be found via the 'Information Center' through the Reddit app when clicking 'see more' or on the desktop side panels. Here you'll find a comprehensive guide to Asian dolls separated by country or region, info links, existing blogs on specific doll brands, trusted online retailers and sellers, sections on Asian fashion brands, doll designers, books and magazines, a guide to the geography of Asia, important events to Asian culture, recommended related subs, and so much more!
To match the written database, posts dubbed "Wiki Roulette" and "Doll Highlights" aim to bring visualizations and some more detailed information about doll lines. Roulettes focus on discussing brands and Highlights focus on discussing series within a doll brand. An ongoing list of these posts will be listed as a pinned comment below.
Use key words in the search bar or use the flair bar when exploring the sub. Most flairs are doll brands but some others include; News (new doll releases or company news), Custom/OOAK (including restyles), Fan Art (including photography, drawings, paper dolls, OCs), Fashion (Asian fashion brands and clothes designers), Designers (official and indie doll designers), Anime Dolls, Plushies/CottonDolls, Questions/Discussions, Selling, ID Help, Checklists, Wishlists, Books/Magazines (Related to dolls) and more! This should give an idea of what's allowed on the sub. Posts should always center around Asian culture. Please make sure to read the rules and pay attention to any auto prompts. Posts must be properly sourced/credited and the dolls being featured must be named by series/brand.
Below is an introductory list of posts encompassing some of the most well known and loved dolls brands from Asia or inspired by Asian culture with some additional information that can get you started in the hobby. Notice East and West Asia have the most prominent doll markets but be sure to check the wiki to explore all other Asian brands. If using information from this sub please be sure to credit r/DollsOfAsia. Enjoy!
General
Japan
China
South Korea
West Asia
Asian Inspired
Museums and Shops