Grapat
GRAPAT provides material without instructions, for open-ended and autonomous play. Their only premise is to let children play, slowly, without time limits. Grapat hand crafts materials that encourage, invite and stimulate the creation of invented little worlds. Grapat is made following traditional processes, in the old way, with thick, soft, raw materials, natural dyes which let the wood veins be seen and vibrant coloured waxes and oils that slightly shine. The products are painted by hand, homemade, surrounded by nature and many children nearby that inspire the makers daily.
Wood is the source that inspires Grapat every day. The beech and birch wood they use comes from sustainable forests. Robust, soft and hard, warm, and it sounds & smells good!
The dyes are water-based and non-toxic and comply with the European safety regulations of the Toy EN / 71-3: 2014 + A1: 2014 / 2013. Working with dyes rather than acrylic paints allows Grapat to continue having contact with the wood. The dye does not jump from the wood when the piece falls to the ground or as time passes because it penetrates deep inside the wood piece. Sometimes, by an excess of pigments, some pieces lose some colour when coming in contact with saliva, but no problem, they are absolutely safe and non-toxic.
Grapat's workshop is located in the countryside, and being close to nature, some tones and colours have variations. Depending on the humidity or if there is wind the dye can impregnate one way or another in the wood. The finishes are made with waxes and oils of vegetable origin. The oils can have a strong aroma at first, but it loses it within days.
Each piece that passes through Grapat’s hands is unique. Each one is painted by hand. And since Grapat defends the value of nature, they accept imperfection. It is beautiful and makes the material even more valuable. The cloth bags that are included in some of the products come from big companies that discard material when they have a small defect. As Grapat produces the bags by hand they can take advantage of them by removing those defects and giving them a second life. The fabrics vary and do not match with the photos of the products.
Care Instructions: If you clean Grapat wood products only use a damp cloth. Do not submerge in water and do not use disinfectant or hot water.
A note from Grapat:
Dear Friends,
Here at Grapat we have been analyzing the information regarding defining distribution by territories.
With the intention of protecting local commerce and avoiding the markets crossing in its sales, we have decided to apply a geographic fence, or Geo fencing. From July 1st, 2020 each territory will be able to sell Grapat brand only in the country where you specify your tax address. *** Stores with tax address in Europe will have the possibility of selling throughout all the European countries.
At the same time, we want to inform you that the Toy Safety Regulations are not the same in each territory, which leads to legal commerce breaches that put the brand, the distributor and the retailer at risk.
As an ethical company throughout its organization and daily operation, we feel that this change is in line with our philosophy and with it we can continue working to promote healthy and local markets.
Warm Regards,
GRAPAT Team
GEO FENCING