Ever wondered why miniature objects captivate us so much? The allure of tiny things is not as simple as it seems. Delve into the intricate psychology behind our fascination with the small and discover the complex reasons that fuel this universal affection.
Why are we so obsessed with tiny things that can be easily lost, broken, or swallowed by a confused pet?
We attribute voices and ideas to miniature people and objects when we’re about four to six, according to psychological studies
- People are willing to spend what looks like monumental amounts of money for hand-carved or highly ornate pieces of miniature furniture, ones they’ll never be able to afford at human scale
- Miniature things invite respect for their craftsmanship and the daintiness of their construction, but that’s only a small aspect of their appeal
- Part of the fantasy of miniature houses and their accessories – diminutive cribs, teapots, and Faberge eggs you could fit on the head of a pin – is that they offer an alternative life
- Experts believe that dollhouses give people places to build the lives they will never experience in full-size
Dollhouses and the miniature also offer safe environments for darker explorations
Forensic investigation at the beginning of the 20th century was greatly influenced by Frances Glessner Lee, an expert in forensic science who taught crime scene detection skills through meticulously recreating crime scenes as doll-scale dioramas
In psychological terms, dollhouses and miniature play are safe spaces that encourage total control
In a world where most millennials can’t even think of getting on the real property ladder, it’s no real wonder that dollhouses remain, for many of us, a gentle bit of wish fulfilment.
