Brightly Colored Chinese Traditional Folk Art Applique Stuffed Animal Plush. Can be used as decor and perfect for 2022 Year of the Tiger! Stylized Wild Animals in Traditional Printed cloth with Hand appliqué Details The Cloth Tiger is a traditional Chinese toy with a long history. Being the king of animals, the Tiger is believed to have the ability to ward off evil spirits therefore protecting our family and homestead. In old times, new born babies caught illness easily, and it was believed to be caused by the presence of evil spirits. The cloth tiger plush is very popular and you can find many different cultural styles across China. A “trademark feature” is the striped marking upon their forehead which resembles the Chinese character for ‘King’