Fair Trade Toys And Games

We stock a fabulous range of jigsaws, block puzzles, draughts, skittles, snakes and ladders and soft toys. To keep your jigsaws neat and tidy have a look at the calico bags perfect for storing jigsaws when not in use – we have Centipede, Crocodile,Dinosaur, Dolphin, Elephant, Giraffe, Hedgehog, Millipede, Snail, Snake and Whale jigsaws all brightly coloured and fun to play with. Any of these items would make a superb gift. Our fair trade toys are supplied by Lanka Kade and are handmade in Sri Lanka. They are CE marked and tested to meet EN71 toy standars including paints.

More About Fair Trade Toys and Games

When you think of 'Fair Trade' you might instantly imagine a bunch of bananas or some coffee from the Co-Op with a swirly whirly blue and green sticker on it.

So, what is Fair trade? The Fair trade movement has its origins in Religious movements of the 1940's and 1950's and the targeting of multinational companies by student groups in the 1960's. Fair trade movements and campaigns support the sustainability of local farmers and workers, especially those in the developing world. It helps ensure that slave labour and child labour are abolished. Fair trade also encourages workers to take ownership of their produce. "Trade not Aid!", a slogan used extensively by campaigners in the 1960's, perfectly sums up the Fair trade ethos.

The fair trade movement has successfully evolved and developed to combat difficulties such as harsh economic climates, political hurdles and even consumer fatigue. Through a shift from handicraft to agricultural goods, meaning as well as fair trade toys and fair trade games, you can now buy Fair trade coffee, tea, bananas, honey, biscuits, cake and much more. What has emerged today is Fair trade with 'Standards'. Ensuring products are certified and trademarked meaning that consumers are safe in the knowledge that their choice to shop fair trade will benefit those workers who produced the goods and need help most.

The Fair trade movement means that workers can now experience adequate working conditions and fair terms of trade. This means that the even the poorest and weakest produces are not discriminated against, and their products go through the smaller supply chain and yet reach a larger demographic of consumer, ensuring they reap the most benefit.

Here at rest and play we are pleased to introduce our range of Fair trade toys and fair trade games as well as lanka kade jigsaws. We source our fair trade goods from Sri Lanka, from a company called Lanka Kade. Lanka Kade (UK) Ltd have been approved by BAFTS (British Association of Fair Trade Shops) since 2001 as a fair trade supplier. Lanka Kade, which translates as 'the Sri Lankan shop' is run by Upul and Diane, who are a husband and wife team. They started Lanka Kade in 1994 and produce a stunning range of fair trade toys, fair trade games amongst other educational toys and gifts including lanka kade jigsaws and draw string bags.

All Lanka Kade products are handmade, and Upal and Diane harness the skill sets of seven family based enterprises to produce products which are of the highest quality. In line with the Fair trade ethos and guidelines Lanka Kade does not use middlemen or pay commission, and each family business is independent and supplies direct to Lanka Kade.
In terms of sustainability, Lanka Kade products, including Lanka Kade jigsaws, Lanka Kade games, toys and bags are made from substances that can include rubberwood, which is derived from rubber plantations which are replanted every 10 - 15 years. For packaging, Lanka Kade avoid excess use and where possible use recycled materials.

You can relax and enjoy our range of Fair trade toys and games knowing that not only will your child benefit from a well made educational toy, but that you have also contributed to someone else's life. In the socio-political environment in which we live, these toys and games make perfect presents for environmentally conscious parents and their children.

Our range of fair trade toys include soft, cuddly toy elephants, rabbits and teddy's. Meticulously handcrafted, these toys are adorned with various individual colours and clothes. They are made from hand loom cotton or polyfill and are suitable for all ages.

Our range of fair trade games includes Jungle Draughts, an alternative to traditional draughts. Colourful and beautifully crafted, you can choose to play as either lions or elephants and it is suitable from five years and above. Also included are Snakes and Ladders, in either a 100 square or 30 square format, and brightly coloured Pirate or Jungle Skittles.

Our range of Lanka Kade jigsaws include both numbered and non numbered and alphabetical puzzles. Lanka Kade jigsaws available in animals shapes include: Curly Centipede, Dinosaur, Dolphin, Elephant and hedgehog, Crocodile, snake, snail, giraffe, Tortoise and whale. We also stock block puzzles, which include: transport, mini beast, Ocean and Jungle varieties.

Storage for you toys will not be a problem if you opt for a fair trade draw string bag, available in large or medium these fantastic bags have a multiple of uses.