Forest Mix of 50
Forest Mix of 50
Forest Mix of 50
UKP620B

Forest Mix of 50

MSRP $8.75  wholesale
SKU: UKP620B
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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!
Invite children to wander through the woodland, where every trail leads to a new story through imaginative and open-ended play. Hand-knitted by women in Peru with 100% organic cotton yarn, our plastic-free finger puppets offer nature centers, museum gift shops and specialty retailers distinctive gifts that celebrate the remarkable animals of the forest through natural materials chosen with care for people and the planet.

From foxes, owls and bears to deer, raccoons, squirrels, beavers, wolves and moose, this playful assortment encourages children to create woodland adventures wherever imagination leads. Small enough to tuck into a pocket or backpack, these tiny companions are perfect for camping trips, nature walks, story time or imaginative play at home, inspiring creative expression and screen-free fun along the way.

Where It Fits

A natural addition to nature centers, national park gift shops, museum stores, bookstores, educational retailers, toy stores and children's boutiques. Display them alongside woodland storybooks, camping collections, outdoor adventure themes or nature exhibits to inspire imaginative play and meaningful gift giving. Their collectible assortment encourages add-on purchases and repeat visits as families discover new forest favorites.

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 forest animal to life one stitch at a time. Their handmade work helps preserve a remarkable textile tradition while supporting sustainable livelihoods for their families.

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
  • Celebrates woodland wildlife and a love of nature
  • Perfect alongside nature books, camping collections and outdoor education displays
  • Recommended for children ages 3+
  • Sold as a pre-assorted set of 50 forest animal characters
  • Character assortment may vary
  • Price is for one puppet

Why Retailers Love It

Forests have always inspired adventure and imagination, inviting children to become explorers, campers, storytellers and nature lovers. Combining exceptional craftsmanship, organic materials and endless creative play possibilities, this collection offers retailers a distinctive handmade toy that delights families while fostering curiosity and a lasting appreciation for the natural world.

Important Notice for EU Stores: These handcrafted toys are made in small batches and do not carry the CE mark. As such, they cannot be sold in regions requiring this certification.


Why Finger Puppets Matter

Children often find it easier to share thoughts and feelings through a character than to speak directly as themselves. A tiny puppet can become a brave explorer, a worried rabbit, a silly monkey or a caring friend, giving children a safe, playful way to imagine, communicate and connect. At home, in the classroom or in the hands of therapists and educators, finger puppets help open the door to conversation, storytelling and creative expression in a way that feels natural, comfortable and fun.

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.

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.