History of wooden toys

What is the history of wooden toys?

Wood and stones are one of the oldest raw materials for making toys. The history of wooden toys and educational toys is linked to the development of mankind and was often a reflection of many art eras.

What kind of toys did the children play with earlier?

In ancient Egypt, 200 BC, children mainly played with wooden animal figures. Young Greeks and Romans of antiquity devoted themselves to playing with wooden swords, in addition to spinning tops, dice games and the like. In many regions, the manufacture of wooden toys was often the main source of income.