Sok-O toys: Where individuality is cherished
I remember as a child watching with awe the first time I saw my mom turn a sock into a puppet. It became a rainy day ritual for my older sister and I, when we could think of nothing else to do, to present our mom with a sock, some buttons and yarn -- and then sit back to watch her work her magic. Having a toy that was handmade just for me felt like a total luxury, even if it consisted almost entirely of a sock. My own two little boys haven't enjoyed that feeling very much or very often for I'm not nearly as handy with a needle and thread as my own mother was. But thanks to Sok-O I don't need to be!?
Sok-O, a group of three Los Angeles-based designers and one designer located in Taiwan, makes fun and funky dolls that are sure to shake up your child's collection of stuffed animals in a big, bold way.? Each toy is created with a pair of socks or, in some cases, one individual sock; Because they are handmade, no two are identical, and each comes complete with its own birth certificate.
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We recently received two of Sok-O's eight current designs -- Peeko and Bu-Lou (both $49) -- and I have to admit at first the boys didn't know what to make of their dolls. This is not your average stuffed animal!? After taking a few minutes to get acquainted, however, everyone warmed up quite nicely ... and Peeko and Bu-Lou have been a constant in our lives ever since. Owen lugs Bu-Lou everywhere and the toy has held up beyond my expectations. Sammy loves to pull at buttons, and he's given Peeko quite a workout, but the doll's button nose and eyes have stayed put. Knowing that they are handmade, I suppose I expected them to be fragile, but I was wrong. If you'd just like to display your Sok-O, you can't go wrong -- the dolls are so visually appealing they attract a ton of attention and are a guaranteed conversation-starter. But you can let your child play with their Sok-O without the fear of it falling apart, as well. It's truly the best of both worlds!
