Schools are closed and keeping children occupied is a challenge for mothers. Would you like to introduce them to traditional Indian crafts? It is easy with Kreative kits from Red Bug Store.
Traditional Indian toys have always been eco-friendly. However, this craft of traditional toy making is a dying art and needs support. A good amount of research and dedicated work resulted in Red Bug store, which specialises in making unique craft kits for children. Founded by Anu Parthasarathy and Rupa Vijendran, who wanted to offer an environment friendly options to children instead of the mass produced plastic toys available in the market. Crafted by combining traditional craft and toy making techniques, the products are handmade. The range is just amazing, and I felt like buying all the kits for my daughter.
The block printed gift box kit includes hand carved wooden block, paints, pre-cut paper that folds into the box, practice paper and cloth pad. It will keep a child occupied happily for long hours. Check the range of Sanjhi Candle shade kits. It is an old paper cutting art practiced by only a few artisans in India. The kit has enough material to make three candle shades.
There are Terracotta fridge magnets, make-it-yourself Channapatna toys, jewellery made of wooden and terra cotta beads and photo frames made using pre-fabricated wooden frames. There are kits to make book marks, charm tags and key chains. The sheer simplicity adds to their beauty. The kits can be used for activity projects, at home and schools.
Each kit is individually packed in an Eco friendly box and comes with all needed parts with instructions. The prices are in between Rs 75- Rs 250 and shipped all over India. You can shop online or the products are available at some select outlets at Bangalore and Chennai.
These craft kits can keep your child engrossed for hours and help him to appreciate traditional Indian crafts. These can make great birthday gifts. By buying these products we can support the traditional arts and adhere to green living principles.
As the mission statement of Red Bug store rightly says, let us Make it, Gift it, Share it.
Article inputs- Nupur Roopa
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