Playing Mantis

Playing Mantis Toys and crafts made by hand from around the world inspired by children and mother-NATURE Each toy.. Dolls and Crafts from Community Creations in Africa.

Dolls made by women from Argentina supporting and recognizing their work. Promoting their life with dignity and helping in the construction and growth of Periito Moreno school. Helping the community through training skilled, unskilled, able and disabled to create wonderful products that support and promote better human conditions. Wooden toys and woven crafts from Tahanang Walang Hagdan (House wit

h no Stairs) that provides employment and opportunities for persons with disabilities . Wooden toys from Camphill Village in New York. A residential community including adults with developmental disabilities working for the renewal of socio-economic , cultural and spiritual life. Tree Blocks: toys that uses discards of managed paper forest in bringing children closer to nature with their imagination and creativity. Wall sculptures made entirely from very old found weathered boards from barns. Expressing the shadows of time and textures of nature. Building wooden Blocks from a Math teacher’s creative mind. Wooden Puppet sets from a Music teacher in Hungary. Felted Pictures from a mother and handcraft teacher using plant dyed wool. Birdhouses from a family business nestled in the foothills of Catskill Mountains that handcrafts items from a salvaged barnwood from the scenic Hudson Valley in New York utilizing no glue or stains to preserve the natural integrity of the wood. Colonial Funnel puppets made with kitchen funnel for the base and a dried apple for head. Scraps from cloth from making of children’s clothing were used to dress the puppets. Sunbridge College Studio . Work and teaching that seek to transform natural fibers in creating beautiful articles for daily use. Wooden toys and crafts from The Fellowship Community. an inter-generational work base long term care community founded in 1966. All ages live and work together with the focus of care on the elderly , the care of lands, gardens, animals and the environment. And some popular toys and crafts with gentle regard to nature and children.

The Story of the Root Children by Sibylle von OlfersA story celebrating the beauty of the changing seasons.www.friendlym...
28/05/2026

The Story of the Root Children by Sibylle von Olfers

A story celebrating the beauty of the changing seasons.

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24/05/2026

"Soothing colors of spring." -Imelda

22/05/2026

19/05/2026

“The experience is invaluable” connect to nature’s gift from around the world” — Imelda

Since 2006, Playing Mantis is a timeless space to remember “nature” of children.

So happy you enjoyed your visit and found special gifts for your grandkids.🩷32 North Moore, New York, NY www.friendlyman...
17/05/2026

So happy you enjoyed your visit and found special gifts for your grandkids.🩷

32 North Moore, New York, NY
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16/05/2026

Thank you
Come see susan stava’s portraits of women . Portraits of us at the and see some friendly faces in the wall.

16/05/2026

25th Garner Art Festival. Come see some familiar faces this weekend .

Grateful for these moments of play made possible by a mother’s love.Visit us in store or shop online for meaningful gift...
12/05/2026

Grateful for these moments of play made possible by a mother’s love.

Visit us in store or shop online for meaningful gifts and play experiences.

15/12/2025

Hapoy Christmas

Kamuks❤️
13/10/2025

Kamuks❤️

Memorial Day . Thank you for the bravest of hearts .
26/05/2025

Memorial Day . Thank you for the bravest of hearts .

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Chittagong Division

Opening Hours

Monday 11:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 11:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 11:00 - 19:00
Thursday 11:00 - 19:00
Friday 11:00 - 20:00
Saturday 11:00 - 19:00
Sunday 10:00 - 18:00

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