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Whimsical Pull & Push Wooden Toys

byVarnam Craft CollectiveStores in Bengaluru, Mysuru & Goa; Ships across IndiaStarts from₹350 per pieceView full gallery

These aren't just playthings; they are memories in motion. Each pull-along animal and push-car is handcrafted with care, designed to encourage movement and spark the kind of imaginative play that doesn't need batteries.

You can never get tired of our wiggly, wobbly family of pull-toy cuties. This video features the 'Wiggles' caterpillar and the '3 Blind Mice', lightweight beauties that have been stealing hearts for a decade.

Puff the magic dragon is a perennial favorite amongst our pull toys. All round and roly-poly, Puff is made from natural dyes and waddles from side to side when pulled, making him even more dorky and lovable.

Our classic pull toys, like this '3 Blind Mice' set, are perfect for encouraging toddlers to walk and explore. Handcrafted in Channapatna, they are designed for hours of pretend play.

Our series of push toys is bound to take you down nostalgia lane. Made from various woods like acacia and pinewood with natural dyes, they are perfect for imaginary play and make great gifts for anyone over 2 years old.

Who will win the race? Lazy Missy Moo, the quick Arfee Giraffe, or Rocky the race car driver? Have your own races at home with our handcrafted wooden push toys and bring back the nostalgia of simpler times.

Unlike flashy electronic toys, our wooden push toys carry a touch of nostalgia. This car and duck are made from beautiful acacia wood with wheels turned in Channapatna, encouraging pretend play where a child's imagination is the only limit.

Our range of handcrafted 'Gaadiwalas' or toy cars are true collectibles. Made of beechwood and pinewood with removable wheels of 'aale mara', they can be easily assembled and reassembled for endless fun.

A closer look at our handcrafted wooden toys, made from acacia wood in Auroville and paired with our colorful, glossy Channapatna wheels. These are a delight for any child and a true collectible for design lovers.

Our family of pull toys, including the wobbly caterpillar and the Oinkston pig, are perfect companions for little adventurers. Made with safe, natural materials, they encourage movement and imaginative play.

About Whimsical Pull & Push Toys

Unlike the plastic, battery-operated alternatives, our push toys are built from durable acacia wood with wheels hand-turned in Channapatna using traditional lac-turnery. They are designed for active, imaginative play, balancing physical movement with the tactile warmth of natural wood that is perfectly safe for toddlers who explore the world by mouthing their toys.

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Varnam Craft Collective

Stores in Bengaluru, Mysuru & Goa; Ships across IndiaStarts from ₹350 per piece

I started Varnam because I wanted to spin stories with wood and colour, not just make products. We work with artisans like Hameed and Pallavi to keep Channapatna's craft alive, creating toys that feel like home rather than a showroom. Come visit our spaces in Bangalore, Mysore, or Goa to feel the difference yourself.

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