Wooden Story (1)

OUR HISTORY

"Even our Grandfather, Grandfather Borowy* knew the forest gives you joy. Our family business is three-generation old and no one really remembers when exactly the first cordwoods were planned. But everybody remembers the year 1969, the year when the first wooden toys were crafted ...

Grandpa loved to create new things which brought happiness.

Times have changed. And with them, expectations. We had to forget about the toys and concentrate on making details for creating furniture. Beautiful details. One thing remained the same - wood. Wood has always been a part of our family. The talent of our Grandpa and his successors allowed us successfully to attain foreign markets. As time passed by, our longing grew... longing for wooden toys.

Yet again, times have changed and wooden toys were made again - happily welcomed by us and the kids.

We created Wooden Story - land of toys. We say that the toys came to us from the forest, they smell of wood and you can still hear in them the sound of the wind. Grandpa Borowy, as our surname is Borowy* was right in saying that "creating for children brings happiness to adults". We know this feeling very well. We created Wooden Story from love to nature, for the happiness of children".

Gosia and Wiesiek Borowy

  • Borowy is a male woodland spirit in Slavic mythology who protects the wild and forests. Also known as Leshy.

About our toys:

Inspired by nature, created by us... We create in beautiful, natural surroundings - the Beskidy Mountains.

Our toys came to us from the forest... While playing with them, children become a significant part of this world in a very natural way. Ideas like recycling, environmental protection, the beauty of trees and colours will be with them throughout their entire life. Our toys improve senses, they are soft to the touch, they catch your eye with natural colours and they smell of wood. With wooden blocks, you can conjure the most amazing buildings. A walk with a wooden pram can turn into a beautiful story made up by your child. 

Joy and happiness of kids - it's so easy and so important.

To make this joy and happiness complete, our toys are made of wood that comes from FSC® (FSC® C120107), certified suppliers. They are made of the best, carefully selected wood and they are not "poisoned" with toxic paints or varnish. We use all-natural eco-certified paints to colour them. That gives us the certainty, that your child will play with toys free of any harmful substances. Beeswax and botanical oils give them a soft polished finish. Wooden Story eco-friendly canvas bags and boxes are designed to be reused or easily recycled.

There is one more thing that makes our toys so special - they can be passed from generation to generation. We hope, that your grandchildren will discover their own Wooden Story in toys of your children.

If so, forests, water, air, and our whole planet will benefit from this.

Biodegradeable

These goods can be composted at the end of their useful life, leaving no trace of their existence.

Ethically Made

These goods are made by suppliers that pay fair wages, guarantee no child labour, and maintain a safe working environment.

Handmade

Handcrafted goods are one of a kind that have been created by skilled artisans often using techniques passed down through generations, rather than by automated, machine-based processes. Small irregularities are celebrated and are what make handcrafted goods unique.

Local

These goods are manufactured in the same country in which they are designed. This sustains the local economy and is more equitable for the workers and their communities. 

Natural

These goods have been crafted with materials that are derived from naturally occurring materials, plants or animals, with minimal processing. 

Organic

Goods that are made from organically grown materials and are free from harmful chemicals and pesticides. 

Recycled

In an effort to reduce waste, the design of these goods are either part or wholly made from up-cycled or previously used materials. These can be either salvaged directly in their current form or from recycled materials, such as paper, glass or metal.

Sustainable

Goods made from materials that can be replenished at the rate they are consumed, all with minimal environmental and social impact. Such as FSC wood, bamboo and wool. 

Transparent

These goods are produced by artisans or companies that are open, honest, and straightforward about their business operations. Transparency builds trust, from makers through to customers.

Vegan

These are goods that contain absolutely no animal products or by-products and were not tested on animals at any stage.