Making Time

My uncle hinted I should make some finger puppets. On his last trip, he went to Ecuador and saw many little kids selling finger puppets in the streets. He bought some, but they seem to have been lost in his recent move. He is now in a nursing home battling cancer. So I am looking into making some finger puppets to cheer him up. I wanted to see what those puppets looked like…

I found some companies online who sell the peruvian finger puppets. I was surprised there are so many fair-trade companies set up. With prices like 30 USD for a set of 10 finger pupppets and an embroidered bag… it would be better to buy a set of finger puppets than make them.

I noticed unusual creatures, like bluejays, peacocks, stingrays and starfish… It’s a nice change from the common humanoid-shaped stuffed animal toys like bears and rabbits. Kids could learn a little zoology while playing.

from A Greater Gift, fair trade toys- The set of 10 with embroidered bag is 30 USD.

Also see: Fair Go Trading, fair trade finger puppets and toys and Fair World Gallery

How about a puppet theatre that transforms a doorway into a stage? how cool! See other puppet theatres at Fair Go Trading

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