Grapat Nins Wizards with Hats | The Playful Peacock
by Grapat
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Description
Twelve little wizards in every colour of the rainbow! These hand-dyed Nins arrive in their own cloth bag, ready to be cast as sorcerers, pirates, vampires, or whoever your child decides they are today.
That’s the whole point of them. The Nins have no eyes and no gender, so nothing is decided before your child picks one up — the face they imagine and the character they invent belong entirely to them. A wizard this afternoon can be a king tomorrow.
They work far beyond storytelling, too. The same twelve pieces become counting material, sorting work, colour matching, and letter building as your child moves into more concrete learning. Each one is hand-dyed so the natural wood grain shows through the colour.
Why we love the Grapat Nins Wizards with Hats:
- Twelve Rainbow Figures: A full colour range, arriving in their own cloth storage bag for keeping the set together.
- No Faces, No Rules: Blank features mean the character is whatever your child decides, not what the toy dictates.
- Maths and Language Material: Counting, sorting, sequencing, and letter work as children grow into that stage.
- Hand-Dyed Beech and Birch, Age 1+: Sustainably sourced wood with dyes that soak in rather than chipping off.
Why don’t the Nins have faces?
Because a face decides the mood for you. A figure with a painted smile is always happy, while a blank one can be frightened, brave, or sleepy depending on what the story needs that minute. Children supply the expression themselves, which is why the same wizard can play a different role every day.
How do Nins work with other Grapat sets?
They’re designed to combine. Nins stand beautifully among the mandala pieces, which become food, treasure, or landscape around them, and they mix with other Nin sets to build a whole cast. Families who collect a few sets find the play gets considerably more elaborate.
Twelve little wizards, and not one of them has decided who they are yet.
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Features
• Contains: 12 Nins ® magicians in rainbow colors and includes cloth bag.
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Materials
• Made using European-sourced wood from sustainable forests
• The dyes are water-based and non-toxic. The colours and their appearance might vary slightly, like nature itself.
• The finishes are made with wax and oils of vegetable origin.
• All of Grapat's packaging is 100% plastic-free. They also produce the boxes with heavyweight cardboard that ensures the life of the box for approximately 5 years.
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Age/Safety
• Suitable for ages 18 months +
• All Grapat products are manufactured and tested in accordance with the safety requirements of the European (EN71 1–2-3), American (ASTM) Toy Safety Standards, and ISO8124. -
Care/Cleaning
• Toys should be stored in a cool and dry place.
• They can be cleaned with a damp cloth and dried immediately.
• We do not recommend immersing parts in water, nor using disinfectants. -
About the Brand
Grapat is a family-founded brand that emerged from the simple yet profound realization that children thrive on open-ended play. Established in the serene countryside after the founders observed their own children's imaginative play, Grapat has dedicated itself to creating wooden toys that encourage creativity, freedom, and interaction with the natural world. Their philosophy is deeply rooted in respect for childhood, believing in the power of simple, unstructured play to foster development and imagination.
Handcrafting each piece with care and attention to detail, Grapat uses sustainable materials sourced within the EU, emphasizing eco-friendliness and safety. The toys are brought to life with natural dyes and finished with vegetable-based waxes and oils, highlighting the wood's inherent beauty and ensuring each item is unique and safe for children. This commitment to quality and sustainability reflects Grapat's values of environmental stewardship and the promotion of a slower, more intentional way of life.
At the heart of Grapat's ethos is the belief that toys should serve as tools for play, not dictate it. By offering materials without instructions or imposed limitations, they invite children to create their own stories and games, nurturing their innate ability to innovate. Grapat stands as a testament to the belief that through play, children can explore the world, understand their place within it, and express their individuality freely and creatively. -
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