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Chinese 'Mei' Cultural Doll

Chinese 'Mei' Cultural Doll

5.0 (80 reviews)1500+ sold

“…I can’t wait to see her grow up with her Joey doll and also have a piece of her heritage.”· Clarissa W.

Regular price $75.00 CAD
Sale price $75.00 CAD Regular price
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Mei means “beautiful” in Chinese: a doll to share family stories and traditions with.

  • Feel seen and proud of their Chinese roots from an early age
  • 18-inch, bright red qipao
  • Removable outfit for dress-up, play and storytelling
  • Recommended 3+ · Designed to cuddle and grow with your child
Details
  • AgeSafety tested 0+, recommended 3+
  • MaterialsExterior: 100% polyester plush, Filling: polyester fiberfill, Clothing: cotton/polyester blend
  • Size19.75 × 6 × 3 inches (L × W × D)
    All Signature Dolls share the same 18-inch body. Overall height includes the doll's hairstyle or headdress.
  • Made inChina
  • How do I care for Chinese 'Mei' Cultural Doll?

    Follow our Joeydolls Care Guide for current cleaning instructions for dolls, hair and removable Signature Doll outfits.

SKU DO-CU-CH-GI-01

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Child holding Mei, the Joeydolls 18-inch Chinese doll

Why Mei

More than a doll. A connection to who they are.

Many of us never found a doll that looked like our family. Mei is the gift we wish we'd had: a way for children to connect with their Chinese family, traditions and stories from an early age.
Family Shared with parents and grandparents, with stories passed on.
Culture Thoughtful details inspired by Chinese heritage.
Made for gifting The gift we wish we'd had, for birthdays, cultural celebrations and everyday moments.

The details

Thoughtful details, meaningful traditions

Rooted in Chinese heritage
Rooted in Chinese heritage

Her red-and-gold qipao, matching shoes and floral tassel headpieces reflect the beauty of traditional Chinese dress.

Made to be loved
Made to be loved

Soft, cuddly and made for everyday play, Mei is ready for bedtime, storytime and every adventure in between.

A childhood reimagined
A childhood reimagined

Many of us never had a doll like this. Mei helps your child feel seen and proud from the very beginning.

Learn together
Learn together

Scan the QR code included with Mei to explore Chinese stories and traditions together as a family.

From our community

Families who love Mei

Clarissa W. with Mei Signature Doll
“The perfect doll for any aged child. My daughter is 6 months and seeing her interact with her first Joeydoll was so special. I can’t wait to see her grow up with her Joey doll and also have a piece of her heritage. It’s a fantastic gift idea, and I really appreciate this company’s mission...”
C Clarissa W.
Vancouver, BC
Jenny S. with Mei Signature Doll
“We got this so that my daughter will have a doll that looks like her when she is old enough to play. However, I don’t think we will be able to wait until she’s a toddler! She’s 8 months old and is already so in love with Mei! The best part is that her 100 day celebration dress was very similar!”
J Jenny S.
Tallahassee, FL
Maggiexning with Mei Signature Doll
“My toddler absolutely loves her “mei” doll. She brings it on our trips, to sleep and mealtime and it just makes me so happy seeing that she’s learning about her culture through this doll. It’s been an essential part of her pretend play too !...”
M Maggiexning
Proudmama with Mei Signature Doll
“Growing up, I didn’t have dolls that looked like me. I knew as soon as I saw the Mei dolls that my daughter would love one. I especially love the little details on the dress that reflect our cultural heritage and normalize these aspects for...”
P Proudmama
“My daughter loves her Chinese Mei doll. I am so happy to have found a company that has dolls that represent so many different cultures. The dolls are well made and beautiful! My daughter loves to bring it to school and show it off to her friends. Wish they had this when I was younger.”
C Cina
“This doll is absolutely beautiful and well made! I bought so many dolls as gifts and every single doll is so well loved and played with. What sealed my 5-star rating was their true washable feature! After a spaghetti dinner one night, all I heard was “oh no, Mei!...”
K Karen M.
Toronto, ON
“My daughter absolutely loves her doll, Mei — it's such a beautiful reflection of her. She was thrilled to see herself represented, and I really appreciate how this brand thoughtfully celebrates Asian cultures in such a unique and inclusive way...”
V Vanessa D.
Pasadena, CA
““Mei” was a hit this Christmas with our big girls! Having grown up playing with American Girl brand dolls and sewing clothes for them, my daughters appreciated all the details in Mei’s outfit - the knot buttons, Velcro side for easy of outfit changes, hair accessories, and matching removable shoes!...”
K Kathy L.
Glendale, CA
  • 5 stars: 76 (95%)
  • 4 stars: 4 (5%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
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Maggiexning
My toddler absolutely loves her “mei” doll

My toddler absolutely loves her “mei” doll. She brings it on our trips, to sleep and mealtime and it just makes me so happy seeing that she’s learning about her culture through this doll. It’s been an essential part of her pretend play too ! Would highly recommend to any parents with littles or teachers to incorporate in cultural lessons.

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Proudmama
Finally, a soft doll that looks like her!

Growing up, I didn’t have dolls that looked like me. I knew as soon as I saw the Mei dolls that my daughter would love one. I especially love the little details on the dress that reflect our cultural heritage and normalize these aspects for my daughter. She is proud to be Chinese-Taiwanese-American and this doll helps to reinforce discussions about our heritage. Seeing her hug her Mei doll was everything!

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Jenny Shum
Heartwarming!

We got this so that my daughter will have a doll that looks like her when she is old enough to play. However, I don’t think we will be able to wait until she’s a toddler! She’s 8 months old and is already so in love with Mei! The best part is that her 100 day celebration dress was very similar!

C
Cina Cina
Beautifully made dolls! Love the cultural representation

My daughter loves her Chinese Mei doll. I am so happy to have found a company that has dolls that represent so many different cultures. The dolls are well made and beautiful! My daughter loves to bring it to school and show it off to her friends. Wish they had this when I was younger.

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Annette Lee
Definitely recommended!

Beautifully made doll that my daughter loves. It’s nice to have dolls that look like her!

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Melanie Wall
We love Mei!

Santa gifted our daughter her beautiful Mei doll! We love how cute and wonderful the detailing is on the doll. Thank you for bringing representation to the world! Can't wait to get the Chinese boy doll for our son when that comes out!

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Clarissa Wong

The perfect doll for any aged child. My daughter is 6 months and seeing her interact with her first Joeydoll was so special. I can’t wait to see her grow up with her Joey doll and also have a piece of her heritage. It’s a fantastic gift idea, and I really appreciate this company’s mission. I hope everyone can know about Joeydolls and own a Joeydoll one day!

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Yvonna Chow

Love the dolls a great way to connect with your culture and I love that they have so many dolls for each culture

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Genevieve Wong
Great!

my daughter absolutely loved and still LOVE her Mei doll. they have the matching "qipao" too:)
quality is exceptional and i can't wait to get more for my friends' daughters !

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Genevieve Wong

my daughter is 6 yrs old and absolutely loves her Mei doll. today is lunar new year and she is matching her doll in their traditional qipao.
i also have to mention that the quality of the doll is unmatched! you will not regret your purchase!!

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Belinda Santucci

Such a cute doll which captures cultural elegance beautifully. The detailing and quality of the doll is amazing. My daughter loves the doll so much. It’s also the perfect size!

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Jane

Beautiful! Love that the clothing can be removed! The details are perfect!

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S.J.

It's way bigger than I thought it would be. The attention to detail is absolutely commendable. I am an adult and the doll is for myself. Perfect and just in time for CNY. I cannot praise this product enough. I am utterly obsessed. Thank you so much, Joeydolls!

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Kalynn Manji-Wong

You should get this!

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Sarah

I love this doll! It feels like a piece of my childhood became whole being able to gift one of these to my own child. I truly love the story behind the creation of this line of dolls.

The quality is great, with the exception of the gold trim which is poor quality and not evenly sewn. I was otherwise very impressed!

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Alessandra Bennett

Highly recommended!

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Stacy Bush
I purchased a Mei doll for my granddaughter following a trip to China. She loved it!

While in China I was unable to find any Chinese dolls that were beautiful and soft. The Mei doll was perfect! My granddaughter especially loved the size and weight of the doll- it is very huggable!

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Arie Wong
Unqiue!

Fantastic doll! Well made! I love that I have a doll that looks like my baby so she can grow up proud to be Asian! There were not any dolls like this when I was growing up.

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Melanie Uriarte
Marvelous!

We absolutely LOVE Mei and the details and quality of the product met the raved about expectations. I look forward to purchasing more from this company in the future.

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Felicia Lam
You should get this!

Exactly as described and good quality

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Vanessa Dew
Fantastic!

My daughter absolutely loves her doll, Mei — it's such a beautiful reflection of her. She was thrilled to see herself represented, and I really appreciate how this brand thoughtfully celebrates Asian cultures in such a unique and inclusive way. The doll itself is incredibly well-made — the fabric is soft and comforting, perfect for cuddling. It makes a wonderful gift for friends’ children, too.

J
Jou Spitler
Incredible!

Beautiful doll, really high quality and bigger than expected. I love how soft it is and the well thought out details

J
Jessica Brown
Super cute! 3 year old loves it!!

The doll is very well-made and cute. You can tell attention went into every detail. My daughter loves her new doll and was amazed by it the second she saw it.

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Charlie Binder
Fantastic!

Got this for my niece who already has and loved many dolls. This is her favorite!

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Brett Glatman

Definitely recommended!

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Judy Lee

Wonderful!

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Peggy La
Incredible!

So cute!!🥰

Love the Mei doll. When my daughter opened this gift, she said, ‘she looks like me!’ and that is honestly the only review you need.

Rebecca S.

About Mei

Meet Mei, our Chinese Cultural Signature Doll

A soft, cuddly Chinese plush doll with a bright red-and-gold qipao, designed to help kids feel seen and celebrate heritage through everyday play.

Please note: Our newest Mei design has been updated and no longer includes the gold trim shown in some photos. The rest of the doll’s design and quality remain the same.

Awards & media recognition

Good Housekeeping picked our original 18-inch Mei for its list of the best toys for 4-year-old girls. Today’s Mei has an updated design. Good Housekeeping · Good Housekeeping pick

Recognition for the collection: Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold, NAPPA Award and Best of ToyFest, Dolls / Action Figures.

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Better together

Grow a world of friends

Add Hoa so Mei has a friend to share stories with, or bring home the set.

Vietnamese 'Hoa' Cultural Doll

Meet Hoa

A soft, cuddly Vietnamese plush doll with a bright red áo dài and yellow mai flower embroidery, designed to help kids feel seen and celebrate heritage through everyday play.

  • Friends from two culturesA gentle way to learn about each other's families and traditions.
  • One for each childSiblings and cousins each get a doll that looks like them.
  • Twice the storiesA new friend means new characters and more pretend play.

$75.00

Get to know Hoa →

Good to know

Questions about Mei

What is the difference between the Signature and Mini Mei dolls?

Signature Mei is the larger doll designed for cuddling and everyday play, while Mini Mei is smaller and easy to carry, travel with or give as a smaller cultural gift.Compare Signature and Mini Dolls side by side

Children playing together with their Joeydolls

Play with purpose

What I wished for as a child, made for yours

Growing up, I never had a doll that looked like me or celebrated where my family came from. When I became a mom and still couldn't find one for my daughter, we made them. Every Joeydoll is designed with cultural care, so more children can see themselves, their families and their traditions in everyday play.

Samantha, founder

Family-run and mission-led Every order supports a small family business with a big mission.
Every purchase gives back Part of every sale supports cultural education, representation and community initiatives.
Shipped locally We ship to the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Free shipping on orders $120+ in the US, Canada and Australia.
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