All about the fibre – the form and fabrication of a Fully Woolly enterprise
Susan Manson of Fully Woolly is a highly skilled maker of fantastic faux taxidermy deer trophies and other woolly goodies – and she reckons fibre runs through her veins…
toys
New dolls!
Wellington crocheter and doll maker Tillybird is committed to expressing diversity in her dolls…
Oh you goose!
This gal has no time for people sayin’ “Don’t be a goose!” Be this goose. She’s cool. Or better yet, invite her to your place to hang out.
Timber, twine and tech: how one maker is learning new technologies to craft traditional teaching toys
When grandfather and builder “Papa Stu” embarked on his new project of Timber and Twine Handmade Toys, he also began a journey into new technologies and production techniques. His tactile timber toys are lovingly made in his Christchurch workshop using beautiful native reclaimed timbers and natural finishes, and are designed to inspire imaginative, naturally engaging play for preschoolers, and sensory experiences for babies.
Stockings and sacks, filled with good things
Are you helping Hana Koko out with his deliveries this year? We have some sweet stockings and Santa sacks, plus plenty of quality Aotearoa-made goodies to go in them
Give the best local, handmade treasures for your children this Christmas
There’s nothing quite like well crafted gifts for the tamariki in your life – they have heart and soul that mass produced toys just can’t compete with. We picked out these cute and colourful creations for children, all made here in Aotearoa. Tapatapahi ana!
Simple, natural, creative play
Rosa-may of Dean’s Workshop makes wholesome wooden toys that encourage imaginative play…
Making a little magic: turning cotton socks into the face of cuteness
Russian-born Valentina Karpenko is the mastermind behind the young small business Pink Basket, for which she creates a menagerie of distinctive, appealing, and personality-filled toy creatures.
Tactile fidget spinners with no plastic in sight
If you need to fidget to focus or relieve anxiety, these handmade recycled wood spinners from Re-Arranged may be just the tool for you. Made from locally reclaimed timbers, Re-Arranged‘s spinners provide a way to kinetically offload that brain busyness, stress, and anxiety that can get in the way of everyday things.
Made with joy
Khadil dolls represent our inner spirit and are here to remind us that beauty and joy come from within…