Large collection of loose parts Set of 240 pieces
This collection of pieces has been carefully selected to offer the best assortment of loose parts in 12 colours for children's play in a rainbow palette. The set consists of: 12 cups Lola, 12 solid tubes Lola, 12 empty tubes Lola, 12 discs, 12 semi sphere, 12 balls, 12 mates, 12 bowls, 72 coins, 72 rings. Made from natural wood from sustainable forests with PEFC certification and finished with natural waxes and dyes. Hand painted. Article manufactured under the EN71 safety standard
Assuming that all children are potentially creative and eager to explore and discover, the more diverse the materials they have in their play, the more possibilities they will have to imagine and learn during their hours of play. That is why LOOSE PARTS PLAY is so important at these early ages.
GRAPAT provides material without instructions, open-ended and autonomous play. Their only premise is to let children play, slowly, without time limits. Grapat hand crafts materials that encourage, invite and stimulate the creation of invented little worlds. Grapat is made following traditional processes, in the old way, with thick soft raw materials, natural dyes which let the wood veins be seen and vibrant coloured waxes and oils that slightly shine. The products are painted by hand, homemade, surrounded by nature and many children nearby that inspire the makers daily.
The wood we use comes from sustainable forests and holds the certification PEFC 14-35-00485.
The dyes are water based and non toxic. The colours and their appearances might very slightly, like nature itself. The finishes are made with wax and oils of vegetable origin.
Grapat workshop is located in the countryside, and being close to nature can make some tones and colours have variations. Depending on the humidity or if there is wind the dye can impregnate one way or another in the wood. The workshop is structured according to the TEAL philosophy. It’s based on self-management, fulfillment and personal growth.
Each piece that passes through Grapat’s hands is unique. Each one is painted by hand. And since from Grapat we defend the value of nature, we accept imperfection. It is beautiful and makes the material even more valuable. The cloth bags that are included in some of the products come from big companies that discard material when they have a small defect. As Grapat produces the bags by hand they can take advantage of them by removing those defects and giving them a second life. The fabrics vary and do not match with the photos of the products. All the fabrics have a GOTS Certificate (Global Organic Textile Standard) as they are produced ecologically and with social responsibility.
Care Instructions: If you clean Grapat wood products only use a damp cloth. Do not submerge in water and do not use disinfectant or hot water.
