Ruth Handler is the figure behind the creation of dolls that inspire children and adults to imagine.
Movie Barbie finally released! Being one of the most anticipated movies of this year, Barbie can be seen in theaters in Indonesia.
Based on the Barbie doll, this doll has been phenomenal since it was first released. But who is the figure behind the doll’s success?
In the film we can see an emotional scene, in which a figure named Ruth Handler who is present as a cameo helps and encourages Barbie (Margot Robbie) to get her wish.
Being the figure behind the creation of the most famous doll in the world, let’s meet Ruth Handler, the creator of Barbie that appears in the film.
The early life of Ruth Handler
On November 4, 1916, in the city of Denver, Colorado, United States, a woman who would later become an influential figure in the world of toys, named Ruth Handler, was born.
Her full name is Ruth Marianna Mosko. The early years of her life were colored by a Polish-Jewish immigrant family background.
As a child, he grew up in an environment rich in immigrant family culture and traditions, which may have provided him with inspiration and a foundation to develop his creativity and vision for the future.
Being born and raised in a family of diverse ethnic backgrounds may also have helped shape her thoughts on inclusion and diversity, which are later reflected in her works.
She created the Mattel company with her husband.
Along with her husband, Elliot Handler, and best friend, Harold “Matt” Matson, Ruth Handler got into the toy business by establishing the company “Mattel, Inc.” in 1945.
Initially, the company focused on the production of wooden toys, but a big change took place in the toy industry when Ruth was inspired by her own daughter.
The idea comes from his observations of the child.
Ruth’s observation of her daughter playing with small dolls sparked the idea of creating something bigger and different, namely teen-sized dolls, which would inspire children to imagine future roles and lives.
This is how the idea of the Barbie doll was born, which not only became an iconic toy, but also represented a paradigm shift in the world of toys and in society in general.
Ruth’s creativity in creating Barbie is seen not only in her physical design, but also in the philosophy behind the doll.
The name Barbie comes from her daughter’s name.
Giving the name “Barbie” which is taken from her own daughter’s name, namely Barbara Millicent Roberts, Ruth places personal elements and emotional ties into her products. Barbie is no longer just a toy, but a character with her own identity and history.
Barbie’s success led Mattel, Inc. to become one of the world’s leading toy companies and left an indelible legacy for Ruth Handler.
Those are some facts about Ruth Handler, the creator of Barbie that appears in the movie. Although he is gone, he will always be remembered as an innovator and entrepreneur who profoundly influenced the toy industry.
Her role in creating Barbie has established her as one of the most influential figures in toy history and has left an inspiring mark that is still felt today.
