![]() Rag dolls made by American slaves served as playthings for slave children. Layli also represents and maintains a cultural tradition, which is gradually vanishing in urban life.īlack dolls have been designed to resemble dark-skinned persons varying from stereotypical to more accurate portrayals. ![]() Layli is the symbol of the beloved who is spiritually beautiful. ![]() The name Layli is originated from the Middle East folklore and love story, Layla and Majnun. Layli is a hinged dancing doll, which is popular among the Lur people of Iran. But dolls or puppets have free and independent identities and are able to do what is not feasible for the real person. According to the Islamic rules, the act of dancing in public especially for women, is a taboo. Dolls, puppets and masks allow ordinary people to state what is impossible in the real situation In Iran for example during Qajar era, people criticised the politics and social conditions of Ahmad-Shah's reign via puppetry without any fear of punishment.
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