sock monkeys
Hosiery-based stuffed animals
Sock monkeys are toy monkeys made from socks, traditionally from red-heeled work socks that provide the monkey's distinctive mouth.
A classic American folk craft, they became popular homemade toys in the early twentieth century.
The term sometimes extends to any handmade stuffed toy with a similar homespun, slightly misshapen charm: The craft fair was full of sock monkeys and quilted animals.
- toyObject for amusement
- huggableInviting physical affection
- eyeOrgan of sight
- stuffedFilled beyond capacity
- craftSkilled manual art
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