Handmade eco wooden toys by MAYA ORGANIC
MAYA ORGANIC is a livelihood development initiative for ecological, handmade and Fair Trade wooden toys, in developing a network of artisans, workers and micro-entrepreneurs capable of producing world class wooden products.
With this Maya Organic supports existing artisans in the development of contemporary and age-appropriate toys. New artisans, particularly women, are encouraged through training measures to revive the network with their skills and designs.
Contemporary | Natural | Reliability | Simplicity
... so the core functions of MAYA ORGANIC designs. The products of MAYA ORGANIC are not only made taking into account the existing skills of workers, but also cater to the interests of the end-consumer. The wooden toys correspond to the ASTM F963 (Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety of ASTM International / USA). In addition, they carry the CE marking ("Communautés Européennes“), which is addressed to public authorities and not consumers, indicates conformity with the "essential safety requirements" set out in New Approach EU Directives.
MAYA ORGANIC supports the development and manufacture of high quality products by artisans and micro-enterprises in South India and sells them both on the Indian market as well as worldwide. Characteristic of all products are
- Compliance with international safety standards,
- Designs, which are characterized by contemporary and classical influences,
- the use of natural materials,
- handcrafted.
The range of products contains toys, educational aids and home accessories made of wood and natural dyes, which are developed and manufactured by artisans using traditional craft techniques in the area of Channapatna in Bangalore in South India.
Natural educational toys made of wood
MAYA ORGANIC toys are designed with passion for detail and support the child's learning in the game. The toys are produced according to the strictest toy safety standards and with respect for nature and its resources. The children's toys are simply decorated, without a lot of “bells and whistles” and with natural dyes.
The range of educational toys includes games that promote both the language and math skills as well as practical and sensory skills.
Home Accessories from MAYA ORGANIC are made of wood; encased in a coating of colours based on natural dyes and have a plain elegance. Modern furniture made of solid wood are produced in a nail-free joinery and finished in durable stains that enliven the natural grain patterns of the wood.
Fair Trade toys
As a member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), the Indian development initiative MAYA ORGANIC support fair trade to provide sustainable livelihoods and development potentialities for people in the poorest countries of the world.
With the purchase of MAYA ORGANIC products you support fair trade and make a stand against products from conventional production, which are often loaded with pollutants and may contribute to become a more fair society. Follow the basic idea of MAYA ORGANIC at Greenpicks.