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Amigurumi (Japanese: 編みぐるみ, lit. "crocheted or knitted stuffed toy") is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures. The word is a compound of the Japanese words 編み ami, meaning "crocheted or knitted", and 包み kurumi, literally "wrapping", as in 縫い包み nuigurumi "(sewn) stuffed doll".[1] Amigurumi vary in size and there are no restrictions about size or look.[2] While the art of amigurumi has been known in Japan for several decades, the craft first started appealing to the masses in other countries, especially in the West, in 2003.[3] By 2006, amigurumi were reported to be some of the most popular items on Etsy, an online craft marketplace, where they typically sold for $10 to $100.[3]
- ^ Williams, M. E. (August 7, 2007). "DIY Definitions: Amigurumi (with tutorial)". Archived from the original on January 26, 2009.
- ^ Ramirez 2016, p. 5, "Even though amigurumi seem popular online due to their presence in sites such as Etsy, Pinterest and Ravelry, amigurumi is still a developing craft permeated and directly depending on emerging trends and popular culture.In recent years, amigurumi kits such as The Woobles and Mooaske [1] have been growing in popularity."
- ^ a b Sinclair, Carla (November 28, 2006). Craft: Volume 01. "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". pp. 41–42. ISBN 978-0-596-52928-4. Retrieved January 31, 2024.