Top 10 Handmade Toys

"The most effective kind of education is that a child should play amongst beautiful things." - PLATO

 Quality and care are synonymous with each of the handmade items featured in our top handmade toys list. We encourage you to read about the creation processes of each of these brilliant companies, as we know that you'll appreciate them for the same reasons that we do:  beauty, care, quality, longevity and play value.  

1. Cate & Levi

MADE IN CANADA. Each piece by Cate & Levi is handcrafted in an artist studio in Toronto, Canada. All of the reclaimed materials are sourced locally as to reduce the company’s impact on the environment. Cate & Levi take great pride in the individuality of each item that is handcrafted with care.

2. Kathe Kruse

MADE IN GERMANY. Kathe Kruse has been handcrafting dolls and baby toys in Europe since 1905. Their attention to detail through every step in the manufacturing process is what sets them apart from other companies in the market.

3. Luna Organics

MADE IN THE USA. Luna Organics face paints are handmade in New Hampshire using natural mineral pigments. They are hypoallergenic, gentle on the skin and FDA-approved.

4. Ellie Bellie Kids

MADE IN THE USA.  Ellie Bellie Kids (EBK) is a Baltimore-based company. Founded by local mother, Jennifer Cooper, EBK strives to provide the highest quality classic play items for children. Each piece in their product line is handmade in Maryland by local artisans.

5. Yellow Label Kids

HANDMADE WORLDWIDE. Each one of Yellow Label Kids’ products are made by hand by artisans worldwide who are paid living wages, in accordance with Fair Trade practices. Many of the artisans are mothers and use their work as a means to support their families.

6. Peculiar Pets

MADE IN THE USA. Peculiar Pets are handmade in North Carolina using repurposed vintage afghans. Each pet is uniquely embellished with felt cutouts to accentuate each pet’s individual personality.

7. eco-kids

MADE IN THE USA. eco-kids eco-dough and eco-paint are made using all-natural ingredients. Their products’ beautiful colors are extracted from all-natural vegetable sources such as beets, carrots and berries.

8. The Earth Friends

MADE IN THE USA. Each of the Earth Friends are handmade from either recycled or organic fabrics right here in the USA. Their eco-friendly business practices are a core value to the company, and each friend features a tree planting kit in their backpack.

9. Let's Play Mail!

MADE IN THE USA. The playful, slouchy design of Let’s Play Mail felt mailboxes make them a charming addition to any playroom. The cute letters and mailbag that accompany the mailbox feature hand screen-printed illustrations.

 10. Camden Rose

MADE IN THE USA & Peru. Each item by Camden Rose is meticulously constructed by craftspeople that specialize in their art. Their products are not mass-produced, rather they are created one-by-one, the old-fashioned way. They use all-natural materials ranging from solid wood to yarn.

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