Deepti Shankar
green toy business owner

Earthentree Toys

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Websites:

• http://www.earthentree.com

I am the founder of Earthentree. My background in Art History, teaching and working in non profit help create the right mix to start a green toy company named Earthentree.

Earthentree toys are handmade with sustainable wood and colored with natural and vegetable dyes.

I am originally from India and played with these toys as a child. Channapatna has been known for centuries as a 'toy making town' where generations of families have been traditionally involved in the craft.

In pursuit of natural and handcrafted toys for my child, I reconnected with the artisans and began working and...[more]

I am the founder of Earthentree. My background in Art History, teaching and working in non profit help create the right mix to start a green toy company named Earthentree.

Earthentree toys are handmade with sustainable wood and colored with natural and vegetable dyes.

I am originally from India and played with these toys as a child. Channapatna has been known for centuries as a 'toy making town' where generations of families have been traditionally involved in the craft.

In pursuit of natural and handcrafted toys for my child, I reconnected with the artisans and began working and collaborating on new universally apealing toy designs as well as re inventing old folk toys. We also work very hard to exceed safety compliance. Ofcourse our toys are non toxic and lead free but we make sure they are tested for small parts too!

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  From R Saeed

  Given on Wed Apr 22, 2009.

  Your toys are very beautiful. A geat idea! as well.

  Rafaqat Saeed
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  From Jenifer Johnson

  Given on Thu Jul 24, 2008.

  Deepti I just wanted to compliment you on your beautiful toys. I was surprised to see that they are more than just toys- they're art.