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We Believe in Power of Play in
Children’s Growth: Shumee Toys
With a mission
to make playtime
development-friendly,
child-safe, and
sustainable, Bengaluru-
based Shumee Toys
was founded in 2016 by
Meeta Sharma Gupta.
The company designs
engaging, open-ended
wooden toys, games,
and activity boxes for kids of ages in India' brand. We work with
0 to 6. artisans across India. All our
Our Doordarshan team got products are made using natural
in touch with the founder Meeta material and non-toxic paints,
Sharma Gupta to know more. which make them safe for the
“Every Shumee toy is kids. Our toys are certified by
handcrafted by local artisans Indian and international toys’
using natural materials and quality standards.”
non-toxic colours. We focus on “The main philosophy behind
early learning for kids using safe, Shumee’s products is that play
sustainable, and eco-friendly is the most important part of a
toys.” Shumee sells across India child’s developmental journey,
and is also exploring the global especially in the early years. And
market. “Shumee is a 'Made we want to make it as safe as
possible for the children so that
they can develop all the right
skills in their growth years through
play, I believe is the most natural
way.”
“We are really excited about
and grateful for our company’s
mention in the Prime Minister’s
‘Mann ki Baat’. It has given us
a platform where we are being
recognized for the work we have
been doing in the past six years.”
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