Animal Mix of 100
Animal Mix of 100
Animal Mix of 100
Animal Mix of 100
Animal Mix of 100

Animal Mix of 100

MSRP $8.75  wholesale
SKU: UKP001B
Re-stocking soon
Quantity (case of 100):

Our Story

In 1998 as an American-Peruvian team we had a crazy idea: what if we could share the best of Peruvian craftsmanship with the world and create opportunities for top artists while having fun? Don as web expert and Alessandra as visual designer brought the perfect combination of creativity and expertise to get Lucuma Designs started! Today you may find our handmade gifts in over 500 specialty and fair trade shops, museums, botanical gardens, nature centers and boutiques in North America and few other places around the world. We hope you will find them inspiring. Don & Alessandra, Co-founders

Our Mission

Lucuma Designs promotes superb artists from Peru and Costa Rica. Inspired by our love for nature, our collections come to life through collaborative design, sustainability, fine craftsmanship and authenticity.

Through fair trade, our handmade gifts and traditional folk art become tools that connect, uplift, inspire, spark change and bring hope. Together we are creating a more compassionate and beautiful world.

Lucuma Designs has been a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation since 1999 and One Percent for the Planet since 2018.

Facts

  • Spread Beauty & Cheer: because the world could always use a little more beauty, our Five Beauty Pillars guide our work.
  • Our Artists: are organized in 20 family run workshops and cooperatives throughout Peru. Find out more about our artists and craft traditions.
  • Women: Of the 300+ artists and crafters we reach, over 80% are women. Their work empowers them to have a stronger voice within their households and communities.
  • The Lucuma Fruit: “Lucuma” is a tasty Peruvian fruit, with a bright orange-yellow pulp that mirrors the vibrancy of our collections and of Peruvian Folk Art.
  • Fair Trade: in 1998, the term “Fair Trade” was unknown to us, until we discovered the "Fair Trade Federation" several months after launching. In 1999, we were thrilled to join this network of like-minded businesses doing similar work and with whom we could share and learn from our combined experience. Find out more about our Fair Trade commitment.
  • Retail Partners: Our collections reach consumers on the shelves of 500+ specialty gift shops, museums, fair trade stores, botanic gardens and nature centers, and select craft galleries and boutiques across the US and abroad. If there is not a retail shop in your area you can go to our retail site.
  • Custom Made: Working hand in hand creatively with our artist partners allows us to offer you personalized and custom made products. Our artists are usually thrilled to please and make your wishes come true, so just ask!
  • At Your Service: expect from our team personalized customer service, quick turn around, selling aids to help you tell our artists' stories, easy returns and an almost risk-free exchange policy!

Open the door to a world of animals where curiosity, imagination and adventure come together through play. Hand-knitted by women in Peru with 100% organic cotton yarn, these fair trade finger puppets inspire storytelling, imaginative play and screen-free fun while inviting children to discover the incredible diversity of the animal kingdom.

With more than 50 different animal species from the farm, forest, jungle, garden, ocean and beyond, every assortment becomes a new adventure in discovery. From lions, elephants and giraffes to pigs, cows, hummingbirds, seahorses, turtles, ladybugs and parrots, children delight in finding new favorites while inventing stories, exploring habitats and building their own little animal world. 

Handmade by Women

Each puppet is hand-knitted by skilled women in the highlands of Peru using a traditional three-needle knitting technique passed down through generations. Working with 100% organic cotton yarn, the knitters bring every tiny animal to life one stitch at a time. Their handmade work helps preserve a remarkable textile tradition while supporting sustainable livelihoods for their families.

Where It Fits

One of our most versatile and popular collections, Animal Mix feels at home in toy stores, children's boutiques, bookstores, museum gift shops, nature centers and specialty boutiques alike. Display them in large baskets near the checkout, alongside children's books or within wildlife and nature collections to create an irresistible invitation to explore. Their wide variety and handcrafted detail naturally invite shoppers to slow down, browse and discover favorite animals one by one.

Product Highlights

  • Handmade with 100% organic cotton yarn

  • Fair trade and ethically made

  • Hand-knitted in Peru using a traditional three-needle knitting technique

  • Encourages storytelling, imaginative play and screen-free fun

  • Pocket-sized, lightweight and travel friendly

  • Recommended for children ages 3+

  • Sold as a pre-assorted set of 100 animals

  • Animal assortment will vary

  • Price is for one puppet

Why Retailers Love It

Every child has a favorite animal, and this colorful collection offers something to delight and surprise every time. Their variety and irresistible handmade appeal naturally invite shoppers to slow down, browse and choose the animals that capture their imagination. Easy to mix and match, finger puppets make delightful little gifts for birthdays, holiday stockings or simply choosing a handful of favorites to create a personalized gift that feels both thoughtful and unique.

Important Notice for EU Stores: Our handmade fair trade toys are produced in small batches and do not carry the CE mark. They cannot be sold in countries or regions where CE certification is required.

Simple Toys Spark the Imagination

Play encourages children to invent stories, solve problems and explore ideas using their creativity. Families are rediscovering the joy of simple handmade toys that don't require batteries or flashy buttons. Parents are looking for toys that support a child’s natural ability to imagine, explore, and turn the simplest thing into a world of their own.

As psychologist Peter Gray reminds us, “Children learn best when they are free to play… with materials that don’t prescribe what the play should be.” 

Why Fair Trade Matters

For our team at Lucuma Designs, Fair Trade is more than a business model. It's a way of life that guides our daily decisions and inspires us to keep learning and evolving.

It lives in the relationships we've built over many years with the artist partners we know personally. Together, we've grown through trust and a shared commitment to building sustainable livelihoods and a better future for their families and communities.

Fair Trade is about much more than creating jobs. Through creative collaboration and by encouraging our artist partners to continually refine their craft and excel at what they do, we've built handmade collections our clients have come to trust year after year.

Ultimately, Fair Trade reminds us that business can be a force for good when it's guided by shared values and meaningful connections.

Lucuma Designs has been a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation since 1999.

Why We Choose Organic Cotton

We believe toys should bring joy to children while leaving a lighter footprint on the Earth. That’s why we choose organic cotton yarn. It’s one of the best solutions we’ve found for making natural toys while supporting farming practices that are gentler on nature.

Organic farming helps reduce reliance on synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, while supporting healthier soils, biodiversity, and cleaner waterways. That can make a difference not only for the land, but also for the farming communities and ecosystems connected to it.

From the farmers who grow the cotton, to the women who knit each finger puppet, to the children who bring them to life through play, organic cotton is a choice we can feel good about.