Black Sheep

Baa Baa Black Sheep have you any wool ?

This plush stuffed black sheep doll from New Zealand was added to my colletibles by my eldest daughter. It is so cute. When it is turned over, it makes a "baaah" sound.

I have to keep it away from my dog, Lotto, who whenever hears a "baaah" sound, would try to grab it.

A key part of UAE

Camels are a key part of UAE's rich heritage because of its social and economic value in the region.



The animal is famously known as the ship of the desert because of its walk, which is much like the motion of a ship at sea. Patience is one of its most observable features and camels are generally useful animal.

In the olden days, camels were not only a source of transport but also for food and milk.

Nowadays the camel is essentially used for racing. Camel racing is considered to be a very popular activity amoung UAE community members.

This is also one of Dubai collectibles bought on my visit during 2002-2005.

Platypus

A platypus is a semi-aquatic mammal found in eastern Australia where they live on the edges of rivers and freshwater lakes where burrows can be dug. It is one of the mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young.

Because of its features; egg-laying, venomous, duck-billed, beaver-tailed, otter-footed mammal, it became an iconic symbol of Australia. It has appeared as a mascot at national events and is featured on the reverse of the Australia 20 cent coin. The Platypus is the animal emblem of the state of New South Wales.

My eldest daughter bought this cute and very lifelike doll from her flight to Australia.

Mashimaro Doll

Mashimaro is Korea's most popular cartoon character created in June 2000 by Kim Jae In and Jang Mi Yeong. It is the main character in the story of Mashimaro Forest. He is a cute new character, who happens to be a bunny that likes to play tricks and is actually quite a mean practical joker. It has won fans' hearts over the years with its fatty and dumpy look.

The name is derived from marshmallow since Mashimaro looks like one! However, Mashimaro is a twist on the name marshmallow. It sounds like how a baby would say marshmallow: Mashimaro.

My younger daughter, Fur bought it on her visit to Korea in 2009.

Kokeshi dolls

Kokeshi dolls (Japanese wooden dolls)

Kokeshi doll is made of solid wood. It is one of the most famous Japanese dolls. The production technique is of the potter's wheel and has been handed down from teacher to pupil.

Kokeshi is the most famous Japanese wooden doll around the world and is sold as souvenir all over Japan.

My younger daughter, Fur bought this collectible set of three Kokeshi dolls on her visit to Japan in 2008. Cute, aren't they?

Three Little Angels

Three ceremic angels playing violin, mandolin and tamborine represent my three daughters. They were given as Christmas gift from my husband's colleague in 2009. Though neither of my daughters play those instruments, they are now placed on a piano together with other musical stuffs.

Collectible Glass Miniature Rabbits

This set of 6 art glass miniatures is simply stunning! Each is hand blown from blue, yellow, red, brown, pink, purple and white fused art glass in the shape of a rabbit.


This collectible is from Germany, my husband's colleague, Ravivan bought it on her visit in 2007. She just confessed that she thought my husband was born in the year of the rabbit which in fact it's the year of the dragon. The miniatures are so cute that I would welcome any other year.