Amigurumi Toyland

Last weekend we visited Burnett Lane as we had read it was taking part in the BrisAsia Festival in Brisbane.

Burnett Lane which is the oldest laneway in Brisbane has quite a history. Back in the 1840s, this site was the rear of Brisbane's Queen St convict barracks where convicts were housed and also the yard where punishment was handed out. That punishment was often floggings, but hangings have also occurred here. 

But on the weekend, nothing quite so sinister was happening as it was the site for Amigurumi Toyland. Apparently amigurumi is the Japanese term for crochet or knitted stuffed dolls, usually animals. So we walked down the laneway and here is what we saw.

                          

                          

                                                       

                             

We then spotted two little girls enjoying the toyland and having great fun!