Reborn Dolls in UK

In the early 1990s, reborn dolls, which are lifelike baby dolls, began to gain popularity. The art of “reborning” started when doll collectors and artists began transforming factory-made dolls into more realistic versions. This process involved repainting, adding hand-rooted hair, weighting the bodies, and detailing features like veins and skin texture to mimic real infants.

The internet played a major role in spreading the reborn doll movement, allowing artists to sell their work and share techniques. Over time, reborn kits and silicone versions became available, allowing for even more lifelike creations.

While often collected for their realism and artistry, reborn dolls have also been used for emotional and therapeutic reasons, including helping people cope with grief, anxiety, or memory loss. Despite some controversy and public fascination, the reborn doll community continues to thrive worldwide today, with collectors, artists, and even social media influencers embracing the craft.