Friday, July 5, 2013

Plush Unicorn Encourages Whimsical Imagination

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By Freda Watts


When you are looking for a gift for a baby or a child up to teenage years, a plush unicorn makes a perfect choice. These creatures are fanciful and unique in appearance with no hint of monsters, prehistoric animals or ferocious tendencies in the toy makers versions. The plush fabric provides tactile stimulation and comfort to the youngster who wants a cuddly toy. For the preteen, the fantasy creature is perfect for those who want stuffed animals for a happily-ever-after theme.

Although unicorns are fantasy creatures, they have been widely categorized for appearance and characteristics in imagination by writers and artists for centuries. The hair is white and the size is about the size of a horse. From the center of the forehead protrudes a single, spiral-shape large pointed horn. Sometimes the animal has sparkles on the horn.

Since many children believe in magical powers, which unicorns possess, a stuffed toy in this style makes a comforting and powerful palliative for the terrors of the night. Holding a cuddly version of the strong and invincible unicorn is both soothing to the touch, and in its image of protecting the child. Since in the bedtime stories, good triumphs over evil, the child can take comfort in the magical abilities of large and powerful creature that is also soft to the touch.

The earliest references to the animal date back to the time of the Greek civilization. It is described as being very wild, but shy. The only method of capture or killing it would be for a virgin to coax it to come to her. It could then be taken by hunters.

The majority of depictions in art come from European Middle Ages. Some elaborate tapestry panels still exist from this time period which portray the hunters, the maiden and the graceful unicorn during the hunt. The animal is depicted as graceful, pure and yet strong. The creature was hunted because of the belief in the magical power of the horn. It was believed to banish illness and to serve as an antidote for poisoned water.

The mythology extended to movies both as children's entertainment and adult fantasy. The animals are usually in a supporting or incidental role. Animated movies can use the depictions when a princess needs saving from evil forces. Occasionally a fantasy genre will include unicorns as part of the story line.

Commercial plush toys are popular as baby and toddler gifts. They are also popular as bedroom decor accessories for preadolescent girls. The toys are made a polyester. The plush is easy to clean and is safe for little hands to grasp. There are no sharp edges or loose parts that can be swallowed by a baby. The toys are available in various sizes. They are usually white, or sometimes pastel.

A cuddle toy such as a plush unicorn is comforting to a child who wants to hug the toy for soothing and comforting. There are no parts to hurt or injure the youngster. The toys are easy to clean and are durable.




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