20 Things you didn’t know about Amish women

3. They have strange faceless dolls

One of the strangest and creepiest creations the Amish make are their faceless dolls. Normal dolls are already scary to some people, but the Amish take it a step further. They aren’t just normal toys: the dolls don’t have faces so that Amish girls and women won’t be focused on their appearance or beauty.

Focusing on your appearance is seen as a bad habit within their community. One of the most enduring creepy accessories of the Amish are their faceless dolls (and their Amish Fireplace). Dolls are already creepy, but these symbols of their community take it a step further.

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