This fantastic wooden boomerang has been made to a very high standard using the traditional methods practised for thousands of years by aboriginal tribes. It's made of rosewood for durability, strength and a high quality finish, not to mention painstakingly hand painted with stunning ethnic designs.
Although our boomerangs are perfect for fun sports throwing, we have always recommended them as ornaments as they are just too nice to spoil!
This product is imported by Siiren, a UK-based company whose ethos it is to personally ensure their products are not produced in sweatshops and guarantee no child labour has been used. They buy direct from the artisans, which cuts out the middleman and means the artisans are receiving around four times the price for their craftsmanship than they otherwise would. In addition, all Siiren products are made of wood taken from proven sustainable sources, with a required unique stamp and serial number which ensures that the wood is under legal and enviromental control, so they're eco-friendly too!
Length: 47 cm
This dog is golden brown with dark brown markings and made from 100% recycled plastic bottles.
This toy kept over 10 plastic bottles out of a landfill. Our range of Mary Meyer Earthmates plush toys have been designed and made with the environment in mind. From recycling plastic bottles into cuddly animals, to using regenerative bamboo fabrics and organic stuffing, you can rest assured that your children's beloved bear is as eco-friendly as possible!
Height: 20 cm
With this mind-bender you have a wooden puzzle made up from wooden balls and criss-crossed interlocking sticks. Your job is to destroy it into smaller pieces and then work out how on earth it takes its original form again. Instructions not included!
This wooden logic puzzle is imported by Siiren, a UK-based company whose ethos it is to personally ensure their products are not produced in sweatshops and guarantee no child labour has been used. They buy direct from the artisans, which cuts out the middleman and means the artisans are receiving around four times the price for their craftsmanship than they otherwise would. In addition, all Siiren products are made of wood taken from proven sustainable sources, with a required unique stamp and serial number which ensures that the wood is under legal and enviromental control, so they're eco-friendly too!
Approx size: 9 x 9 cm
3 in stock
Classic skipping rope for fun and exercise, with handpainted footballer design.
This product is made in Sri Lanka by Lanka Kade, a company whose aim is to provide continual employment throughout the year for each group of artisans and their families. They employ a full-time representative to uphold their values: a safe and pleasant working environment, equal opportunities, good rates of pay, prompt payment for goods and a quality product at a fair price. In addition, this product is made of rubber wood sourced from exhausted rubber plantations that are replanted every 10–15 years, so it's eco-friendly too!
Rope length: 225 cm Handle length: 13 cm
Recommended for age 5 years and above. Not suitable for under 3 years due to long cord.
Great little 3-D jigsaw puzzle, made from shesham wood.
This item is made by Aspiration International which is a small organisation in Delhi, India. It organises small groups of semi-skilled and skilled artisans with the aim of promoting and developing cottage industries, improving economic and social welfare and providing fair wages. These groups are located all over India and some have now become independent artisans in their own community.
Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts.
Imitate a warbling bird with this wooden whistle handcrafted by Ecuadorian artisans. Just pull the stick at the bottom to change the pitch, and practise until you can whistle like a wagtail!
We sourced this wooden bird whistle direct from Otavalo in Ecuador through a company called Latin Colours. The artisans are known personally to us and we ensure they have suitable pay and working conditions.
This fairtrade wooden stegasaurus puzzle kit arrives pre-cut from high-grade 3mm plywood board - the pieces simply push out. Once you've pushed them out, start to slot the pieces together to form the model. No tools, cutting or glueing required! There is an easy to follow numbering system to follow to build the model. They look great when built. Once finished the model can be painted or vanished. (paints and varnish not included)
This stegasaurus 3D model kit is imported by Siiren, a UK-based company whose ethos it is to personally ensure their products are not produced in sweatshops and guarantee no child labour has been used. They buy direct from the artisans, which cuts out the middleman and means the artisans are receiving around four times the price for their craftsmanship than they otherwise would. In addition, all Siiren products are made of wood taken from proven sustainable sources, with a required unique stamp and serial number which ensures that the wood is under legal and enviromental control, so they're eco-friendly too!
Assembled size: 32 x 7 x 13 cm
Please note: Choking hazard - not suitable for children under 36 months.
This fairtrade wooden triceratops model kit arrives pre-cut from high-grade 3mm plywood board - the pieces simply push out. Once you've pushed them out, start to slot the pieces together to form the model. No tools, cutting or glueing required! There is an easy to follow numbering system to follow to build the model. They look great when built. Once finished the model can be painted or vanished. (paints and varnish not included)
This 3D triceratops model kit is imported by Siiren, a UK-based company whose ethos it is to personally ensure their products are not produced in sweatshops and guarantee no child labour has been used. They buy direct from the artisans, which cuts out the middleman and means the artisans are receiving around four times the price for their craftsmanship than they otherwise would. In addition, all Siiren products are made of wood taken from proven sustainable sources, with a required unique stamp and serial number which ensures that the wood is under legal and enviromental control, so they're eco-friendly too!
Assembled size: 32 x 7 x 13 cm
Please note: Choking hazard - not suitable for children under 36 months.
This lovely horse is made of bamboo and polyester. This creates a soft, natural toy with all the durability and washability needed to survive as a child's companion.
With soft, embroidered eyes.
Bamboo fabric is incredible: not only is it biodegradable, but the fast-growing bamboo plant is one of the world's most sustainable resources. It doesn't require the use of pesticides to flourish and it's found all over the planet. Bamboo plantations are also great for reducing greenhouse gases. On top of all that, it has the same luxurious feel as silk or cashmere - amazing!
Length: 23 cm
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A set of six handpainted animal skittles, complete with three balls in an open wooden box.
This product is made in Sri Lanka by Lanka Kade, a company whose aim is to provide continual employment throughout the year for each group of artisans and their families. They employ a full-time representative to uphold their values: a safe and pleasant working environment, equal opportunities, good rates of pay, prompt payment for goods and a quality product at a fair price. In addition, this product is made of rubber wood sourced from exhausted rubber plantations that are replanted every 1015 years, so it's eco-friendly too!
Skittles height: 13 cm
Collected recipes from ten years of groundbreaking food publishing and support for fair trade. Features easy-to-cook, vegetarian, and very tasty dishes from Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
Fun, colourful and chunky 25-piece counting jigsaw - helping your child learn to count whilst having fun!
This product is made in Sri Lanka by Lanka Kade, a company whose aim is to provide continual employment throughout the year for each group of artisans and their families. They employ a full-time representative to uphold their values: a safe and pleasant working environment, equal opportunities, good rates of pay, prompt payment for goods and a quality product at a fair price. In addition, this product is made of rubber wood sourced from exhausted rubber plantations that are replanted every 10 to 15 years, so it's eco-friendly too!
Dimensions: approx 53.5 x 13.2 cm
Recommended for age over 36 months.
Fun, colourful and chunky 6-piece jigsaw - helping your child learn to count whilst having fun!
This product is made in Sri Lanka by Lanka Kade, a company whose aim is to provide continual employment throughout the year for each group of artisans and their families. They employ a full-time representative to uphold their values: a safe and pleasant working environment, equal opportunities, good rates of pay, prompt payment for goods and a quality product at a fair price. In addition, this product is made of rubber wood sourced from exhausted rubber plantations that are replanted every 10 to 15 years, so it's eco-friendly too!
Dimensions: 11 x 11 cm approx
Recommended for age 18 months and above.
State of the World’s Street Children: Research brings together a comprehensive collection of literature about street children from the last decade. It draws on over 400 pieces of research, determining where advances have been made in the knowledge about this often over-looked group and dispelling some unfounded assumptions. It also identifies where the gaps are in current knowledge to reveal areas where further exploration is needed.
If you want to know what time it is anywhere in the world that original world time converter is for you!
Size: 9cm diameter approx
This item is made by Aspiration International which is a small organisation in Delhi, India. It organises small groups of semi-skilled and skilled artisans with the aim of promoting and developing cottage industries, improving economic and social welfare and providing fair wages. These groups are located all over India and some have now become independent artisans in their own community.
Great little 3-D puzzle box in the shape of an elephant, made from mixed wood.
This item is made by Asha Handicrafts. Asha represents more than 6,500 artisans in 10 states of India. 'Asha' means 'hope' in Sanskrit. It aims to sustain the marketing ability of individual and family based artisans. It is a not-for-profit organisation which works to ensure that benefits of handicraft production reach the craftspeople themselves, by buying directly from the artisan groups and offering advance payments on orders.
Asha provides training and teaching facilities in tailoring and metal work, thereby establishing new local groups of craftsmen. It also provides educational assistance for children of the producers, medical check ups and treatment and savings programs for artisans and spouses.
Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts.
Great little 3-D jigsaw puzzle in the shape of a sphere, made from mixed wood.
This item is made by Asha Handicrafts. Asha represents more than 6,500 artisans in 10 states of India. 'Asha' means 'hope' in Sanskrit. It aims to sustain the marketing ability of individual and family based artisans. It is a not-for-profit organisation which works to ensure that benefits of handicraft production reach the craftspeople themselves, by buying directly from the artisan groups and offering advance payments on orders.
Asha provides training and teaching facilities in tailoring and metal work, thereby establishing new local groups of craftsmen. It also provides educational assistance for children of the producers, medical check ups and treatment and savings programs for artisans and spouses.
Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts.
Very popular fairtrade 6-piece jigsaw.
This fair trade train jigsaw is handmade in Sri Lanka by Lanka Kade, a company whose aim is to provide continual employment throughout the year for each group of artisans and their families. They employ a full-time representative to uphold their values: a safe and pleasant working environment, equal opportunities, good rates of pay, prompt payment for goods and a quality product at a fair price. In addition, this product is made of rubber wood sourced from exhausted rubber plantations that are replanted every 10–15 years, so it's eco-friendly too!
Dimensions: 12 x 11 cm
Recommended for age 2 years and above.
Great little 3-D jigsaw puzzle in the shape of a cube, made from mixed wood.
Contrasting coloure wood mix is usually a combination of mango, shesham, haldu, papri and tun.
This item is made by Asha Handicrafts - a fair trade and environmentally responsible not-for-profit organisation.
Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts.
With this mind-bender you have a solid wooden sphere and cross made up of smaller wooden pieces. Your job is to destroy it into smaller pieces and then work out how on earth it takes its original form again. No instructions included!
This wooden logic puzzle is imported by Siiren, a UK-based company whose ethos it is to personally ensure their products are not produced in sweatshops and guarantee no child labour has been used. They buy direct from the artisans, which cuts out the middleman and means the artisans are receiving around four times the price for their craftsmanship than they otherwise would. In addition, all Siiren products are made of wood taken from proven sustainable sources, with a required unique stamp and serial number which ensures that the wood is under legal and enviromental control, so they're eco-friendly too!
Approx size: 9 x 9 cm
This fairtrade wooden rhino kit arrives pre-cut from high-grade 3mm plywood board - the pieces simply push out. Once you've pushed them out, start to slot the pieces together to form the model. No tools, cutting or glueing required! There is an easy to follow numbering system to follow to build the model. They look great when built. Once finished the model can be painted or vanished. (paints and varnish not included)
This 3D Rhinoceros model kit is imported by Siiren, a UK-based company whose ethos it is to personally ensure their products are not produced in sweatshops and guarantee no child labour has been used. They buy direct from the artisans, which cuts out the middleman and means the artisans are receiving around four times the price for their craftsmanship than they otherwise would. In addition, all Siiren products are made of wood taken from proven sustainable sources, with a required unique stamp and serial number which ensures that the wood is under legal and enviromental control, so they're eco-friendly too!
Assembled size: 32 x 7 x 13 cm
Please note: Choking hazard - not suitable for children under 36 months.
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