Asia
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Bamboo Calligraphy Brush - Natural bristle child's paint brush
Chinese children use a brush similar to this one when they learn to write characters. Natural bristles and a bamboo handle. 8¾" long x ¼" diameter. Learn More -
Origami Paper - 72 sheets of 6-inch paper
Handy for collage or art activities, as well as origami. Printed in vivid solids or simple, appealing patterns on one side (white on reverse). Assorted patterns and colors. Includes 72 sheets; 6". Learn More -
Fish Bank - Leather folk art piggy bank
Fine motor skills will get plenty of exercise opening and closing this snap-shut bank! A perfect choice for introducing money concepts to young children. No stopper! Traditional padded, painted leather from India. Learn More -
Cinnamon Box
Delight your children’s budding ability to discriminate between smells with an aromatic box handcrafted from cinnamon tree bark in Vietnam. An appealing opening & closing option with a cultural touch. 3". Learn More -
Clove Box
Spice up your Sensorial shelves or kitchen area with this unique, aromatic box. Skilled craftspeople have carefully pieced together dried cloves and added a strip of cinnamon bark for a handle. Learn More -
Tiny Treasure Bag - Asian folk art drawstring bag for children
A tiny drawstring bag children can open and close, embellished with traditional Hmong counted cross-stitch designs wishing good fortune, prosperity, love, and long life. Perfect for any little treasure! Colors and designs vary. 2" x 3". Learn More -
Japanese Sand Garden & Replacement Sand - Zen meditation sand garden
In Japan, Zen Buddhists rake sand in stone gardens as a meditative act. Raking this tabletop version with a tiny rake can be just as peaceful for young children. A simple yet powerful calming activity. Includes: wooden tray, sand, two rakes, rocks, and a booklet of meditations. Learn More -
Bamboo Mini-Rake
Quite small, this tiny rake requires a delicate touch. Suitable as a replacement rake for the Japanese Sand Garden (C531). 5½" long. Learn More -
Quick Sticks - Set of 2 one-piece starter chopsticks
Children enjoy the challenge (and satisfaction!) offered by one-piece “starter” chopsticks! Transferring tiny items with chopsticks helps them develop the pincer grip needed to use a pencil. Sturdy plastic; 8" long. Sold as a set of two. Learn More -
Lotus Dish
The edges of this small traditional Chinese dish resemble the petals of the lotus flower. Despite the small base, this porcelain dish is quite stable. Flaring to 3½" top with 1¼" base x 1¼" deep. Learn More -
Sake Cup
From pouring and transferring lessons, to serving tea, this simple, elegant porcelain sake cup has a myriad of useful functions. Holds 1½ oz.; 1¼" base x 1 7/8" high. Learn More -
Blue & White Dish
This traditional Chinese sauce dish requires an especially shallow utensil. Rice-pattern porcelain is a classic Chinese design, which shows translucent rice-shaped patterns in the clay. 2½" diameter x 1" deep. Learn More -
Tibetan Prayer Flags
Traditional Prayer Flags Pre-printed in Kathmandu, Nepal, and imported by a Fair Trade company. Symbolizing compassion and hope, these fluttery little squares of good intention are called Lung ta in Tibet (“wind horse” in English). Learn More
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