Keyword: "toy figurines"

Drawing on the traditional shaping techniques used to make tò he (toy figurines), Nguyen Thi Thuy Duong has applied the craft to mooncake making, creating lifelike lotus flowers, seed pods and floral arrangements with intricate details.

Tò he (also known as toy figurines) are a type of folk toy for Vietnamese children. Making to he is part of the folk culture of the countryside in Vietnam, especially in the north.

Vietnamese people are familiar with Tò he (or toy figurines), which has long been a traditional toy for children. Yet, they know little about its origin and how it is made.A workshop themed “From Trad