Playthings

Pirate Kite

Pirate Kite from Gray Label

A fantastic pirate kite made in Bali by a father and his two sons, available for €22 (roughly $30 USD) from Amsterdam-based Gray Label.
Iconic Toy Tram by Make Me Iconic

Iconic Toy Tram

This irresistible wooden tram from Make Me Iconic is a replica of the classic W-class Melbourne tram. It comes complete with 12 wooden passengers...
Green Tipi

Living Tipi

Alexis Tricoire’s living tipi, created for French garden show Jardins Jardin. So cool!
Acne JR Swedish Toys

Acne JR Swedish Toys

These insanely cool toys are the work of Acne JR, a Swedish toy company based in Stockholm. Their ambition is to make traditional, iconic...
Takiyaje Fox Doll

Handmade Fox Dolls

I love these beautiful Takyaje fox dolls by Russian designer Nalogina Lubov–they have such great character. Her attention to detail in the miniature handmade...
Torpedo Ride-On Toy for Kids

Torpedo Ride-On Toy

Czech designers Jerry & Anicka Koza initially designed the Torpedo, equal parts skateboard and race car, for their son Alfik. Made of composite and...
Bote Cork Toy Boat by Big-Game for Materia

Cork Toy Boats

Lovely “Bote” cork toy boats designed by Big Game for Materia. Each boat features a cork base with an interchangeable plastic mast or cabin.
Pinocchio Pencil Sharpener

Honest Boy Pencil Sharpener

An ironic twist on the Pinocchio fairy tale, the Honest Boy pencil sharpener sees Pinocchio’s wooden news seemingly shrink and diminish as you sharpen...
Poketo Balancing Blocks

Handmade Balancing Blocks

Loving these Balancing Blocks by Poketo: “If you were ever mesmerized by the beauty in the precariousness of the balancing rocks, these Balancing Blocks...