Beyond Pink and Blue: Rethinking Toys for Our Youngest Consumers
When we think about toys for children, it’s crucial to move beyond the traditional confines of "pink for girls" and "blue for boys." This outdated ...
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In the misty valleys and peaks of the blue mountains, women from rural and indigenous communities come together after their daily chores. Using the crafts of yesteryears and ethically sourced high quality natural and up cycled material, they skilfully handcraft sustainable fabric dolls that cut across ages.
While fabric (rag) dolls have been around for centuries and are the oldest known toys to mankind, The Good Doll brings you a thoughtfully designed range of fabric (rag) dolls handcrafted by women from rural & indigenous communities of the Nilgiris. These Good Dolls are handmade using natural and upcycled material that are ethically sourced from within the region, thereby minimising their carbon footprint.
Kgs of textile waste saved
Income generated for rural women artisans
Indigenous lives impacted
Jobs for rural women created
Each Good doll comes eco packaged either in an aesthetically designed gift box or a cotton pouch along with a maker card introducing you to the artisan who made the product along with her story. A thoughtful gift for yourself or for a loved one.
Dolls that are good for you, good for your loved ones, good for the maker and good for the planet.
Various global and Indian Institutions that govern ethical, fair trade and quality standards have recognised our efforts towards creating a sustainable value chain. To learn what each certification stands for and how it makes our products good gifts,
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