Amish doll

While some Amish dolls have faces, the majority of them do not,[1] to emphasize the fact that all are alike in the eyes of God.

[3] A sociological study from 2007 says that the dolls are left faceless because "all are alike in the eyes of God", and that the lack of facial features agrees with the Bible's commandment against graven images.

[3] Similar dolls were made by members of Mennonite churches, a related religious group.

[5] The stuffing was traditionally rags, but usage of cotton, or in modern days polyester batting, is also common.

When a doll became too dirty or badly worn, the head as well as its arms and legs would be completely covered with fresh cloth.

[6] As tourism increased over the decades, faceless dolls have frequently appeared in souvenir shops near Amish communities.