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Ostheimer Wooden Figures – Flying Swan with stretched neck

Stretching out its impressive wings, ready to take flight, this beautiful Ostheimer wooden swan has been handmade in Germany. Play out a lakeside scene, add it to a farm, and don’t forget the splashes! The swan stretches to 6.5cm high.

The natural wood grain has been left visible through the non-toxic water based paint, creating a wonderful visual and tactile experience. We’d add these to our shelves to remind us of the swans we spot in Porthmadog Estuary; little ones love creating links between themselves and the natural world. Waldord-inspired parents will love the creativity toys like this wooden swan will inspired, with endless stories ready to tell.

• Suitable for children over 3 years.
• Made from sustainable hard wood, painted with non-toxic water based paint and finished with organic oil.
• Height 6.5cm.

Ostheimer have been making Waldorf wooden figures for generations with a desire to craft toys that inspire children to play freely and explore the world with all their senses. Each Ostheimer wooden figure is made in the traditional way by hand at every stage, sawn, sanded, painted and oiled. With these figures children can create imaginary worlds re-enacting scenes from their own experiences or conjuring fanciful worlds filled with exotic creatures and tales of wonder. All Ostheimer toys are made from local sustainable hardwood, painted with safe transparent paint and finished in organic oil to ensure a connection with nature and respect for the environment. Ostheimer are considered the quintessential maker of Waldorf wooden figures, their range is extensive so there is something for everyone.