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Online shopping is full of surprises, but some items make you stop and question reality. China’s marketplaces, especially Taobao, offer a mix of creative, weird, and outright puzzling gifts. If you’ve ever struggled to find the perfect present for someone hard to shop for, maybe one of these will do the trick.
Here’s a list of the most unusual finds, ranked from “kind of strange” to “why does this exist?”
1. Cabbage Bedding
Ever wanted to sleep in a giant vegetable? This bedding set looks exactly like a head of cabbage, complete with layered green ruffles. It might be cozy, but good luck finding your phone or remote once it disappears between the "leaves."
2. Swiss Cheese Boots
Crocs are known for their comfort, but these cheese-patterned boots take things to another level. The holes resemble Swiss cheese, which might appeal to dairy lovers. But for anyone with trypophobia (fear of small holes), these shoes are a nightmare.
3. Purple Pineapple Bag
Pineapples are usually yellow, right? Not this one. This purse features a deep purple color and eyes that seem to follow you. It’s part fruit, part fashion, and entirely strange.
4. Human-Like Dragon Toy
Imagine a cute, colorful dragon toy—except it has disturbingly human facial features. It’s the kind of toy you buy as a joke, but then realize it might stare at you in the middle of the night.
5. Browning Banana Coin Purses
These coin purses resemble bananas that have been sitting out for too long. Or maybe they look like birds with a strange beak? Either way, they hold coins, but at what cost?
6. Cupping Therapy Print Shirt
Cupping therapy leaves circular red marks on the skin, but this sheer top skips the therapy and goes straight to the look. If you want people to think you've just had a wellness session without actually having one, here’s your shortcut.
7. Anime Ski Mask
A ski mask designed to resemble anime eyes—because why not? If you’ve ever wanted to look like a cartoon character while staying warm, this is the mask for you.
8. Sea Urchin Hat
If you hate personal space invaders, this hat might help. It’s shaped like a sea urchin, covered in spikes, and makes it clear that you’re not interested in small talk.
9. Cockroach Nail Extensions
Fake nails are supposed to be stylish, but these ones look like real cockroaches. A perfect choice for pranks—or for ensuring no one ever asks to borrow your things.
10. Pointed Man Mask
Beauty trends come and go, but this mask makes a bold statement. It’s designed with a sharp, cone-like head, making it the most head-turning (literally) item on this list.
Would you buy any of these? Whether you're looking for a prank gift or just curious about unusual designs, China’s online markets never disappoint.