A stuffed toy horse with its mouth stitched upside down has not only captured hearts in China but is also attracting growing attention from international buyers.

At the Yiwu International Trade City in Zhejiang Province – widely regarded as the world's largest small-commodity market – overseas orders for the toy, dubbed the "Crying Horse," have surged in a short period of time.

The toy's unusual look originated from a production mistake, but its sad, helpless expression resonated with online users as its images went viral. Its unexpected popularity quickly translated into booming demand, pushing the factory behind the toy to run at full capacity.