This page is made up of Hand
made furniture and toys made up
of various sustainable woods from around the world.
Wooden toys are becoming popular as gifts for
young children as an alternative to the more
mass-produced variety of toys. They are safe and
designed especially for younger users, and are often
made of sustainable woods or even recycled wood. Any
paints used are almost always non toxic and often
eco friendly too.
There are a wide variety of wooden toys available
which can suit all ranges. Young children may
appreciate, for example, play vehicles like fire
engines, stacking bricks and rings and miniature
play sets. Older children may prefer marble runs,
build sets and even creative items such as carpenter
sets.
There are also different types of toys that can
be used in different situations, for example outdoor
games and construction sets that are also made of
the same material are given as gifts. While these
may not be so practical in winter, they can often
make an enjoyable summer activity.
So why would people prefer choosing toys made of
wood as gifts instead of the more modern, common
plastic or electronic toys that children are so
familiar with?
Many people are turning to toys which are more
natural and traditional, to give children an
understanding of the craft and effort gone into
producing them. Wooden toys are also very often of
high quality and handmade. Parents also like
children to play with similar types of toys that
they grew up with as many of them can also be
educational. When buying a Christmas or birthday
present for a younger member of the family, consider
giving wooden toys as gifts.
Note:
You can view a bigger
version of the hand crafted clocks and toys by placing your mouse
curser on the image and click. A new window will open with the
bigger image. When finished viewing, just close the window and
come back here to view the other hand crafted items.
Colour and markings may differ in
appearance slightly in your finished item from the one's shown in the photo's
depending on wood used at the time they are made. Each item is handcrafted
individually, so slight variances should be expected especially if ordering more
than one of the same item. The sizes listed are approximate. They may be a couple of
millimetres taller, longer, wider or little shorter, etc.