With climate change at the top of global agendas and environmental awareness on the lips of everyday consumers, Little Gypsies is fast becoming known for its range of eco-friendly, globally sourced kids clothes, toys, games, and bedroom accessories.What is ‘eco-friendly’, you ask? It’s the term that refers to products that have been made with minimal impact on the environment, which often feature natural dyes, plantation timber and recycled materials.
Our promise is that each piece in our collection must meet one or more of the following standards: Eco-friendly, Educational, Charitable, Traditional, Collectible, Ethical and Fair Trade. These seven ‘core values’ are what we here at Little Gypsies see as crucial for the selection process when looking for items to add to each collection.
Like true gypsies, our wanderlust has led us to exotic locations like Laos, Indonesia, India, Mexico, Peru, Spain, Africa, Russia, Vietnam and Australia, all in search of traditional pieces that capture the essence of each culture. Our unique collection includes educational toys and games, decorative room pieces, and hand-made clothes and jewellery.
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A growing number of parents are turning to eco-friendly products to ensure their kids don’t come in to contact with chemical hazards like lead-based paints and asbestos tainted toys.
That’s why Little Gypsies’ eco-friendly toys and musical instruments are free from toxic materials. In fact, the majority are hand made using traditional techniques that have been used for generations.
For example, our quality Australian made, Mellow Sounding Drums are made from recycled materials, synthetic skins, plantation timber and 100% cotton. Each drum has a soft, mellow sound and entertains kids for hours on end.
Many of the fabrics used in our clothing and bedding lines employ natural dyes and environmentally friendly production methods, while our conservation-themed notebooks are constructed from 100% recycled paper.
The colours used in our striking Indian Block Prints are derived from nature – indigo, turmeric, madder root, iron and red mud – and then traditionally printed by stamping hand carved blocks on to fabric by a certified, Fair Trade family business.
Little Gypsies likes to encourage its customers to buy intelligently and responsibly by choosing quality products that last for more than one generation. Swapping mass-produced, disposable products for high quality, hand made versions means less landfill and, hopefully, more appreciation between kids and their toys.
To check out our range of eco-friendly kids clothes, toys, musical instruments, and educational games, please visit us at www.littlegypsies.com
