Primitive Wooden
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 AWESOME SMALL VINTAGE PRIMITIVE WOODEN BUTTER MOLD OR STAMP FLOWER DESIGN $17.49 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 49m |
 Lot of 4 Rolls 15 60 Feet Total Primitive Grapevine Twig Garland Grape Vine $26.59 Time Remaining: 14d 22h 16m Buy It Now for only: $26.59 Buy It Now |
 VINTAGE PRIMITIVE LARGE OLD WOOD MIXING BOWL RUSTIC DOUGH BOWL $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 46m |
 Primitive Wooden Butter Churn $25.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 33m |
 Lot of 2 Rolls 15 30 Feet Total Primitive Grapevine Twig Garland Grape Vine $13.29 Time Remaining: 9d 22h 5m Buy It Now for only: $13.29 Buy It Now |
 Antique Primitive Oblong Wood Wooden 13 Farm Kitchen Dough Bowl $18.49 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 34m |
 ANTIQUE PRIMITIVE DOLL ON WOODEN STICK PROBABLY Hand Made CANVAS FACE $26.99 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 25m |
 Rustic Barn Wood 4 foot Ladder Primitive Antique $24.95 Time Remaining: 17d 23h 19m Buy It Now for only: $24.95 Buy It Now |
 Antique Primitive Handmade Divided Wooden Tool Box Old Garden Cabin Decor $25.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 2h 33m |
 Vintage Walter Baker Co Ltd Wooden Chocolate Crate Dovetailed Box Paris 1900 $21.50 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 9m |
 Vintage WOOD BREAD BOX Primitive StorageSmiths Famous Peanuts HANOVER N H $41.00 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 37m |
 Mustard Yellow Primitive Wooden Side Table with Lower Shelf Great Gift $29.95 Time Remaining: 25d 3h 45m Buy It Now for only: $29.95 Buy It Now |
 6 WONDERFUL PAINTED WOODEN BALLS SUPER OLD PAINT NR $48.99 Time Remaining: 45m |
 Primitive Old Wood Cubby Shelf Box Make Do Old Advertising Old Red Paint $34.55 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 46m |
 PRIMITIVE WOODEN PULL DOOR BREAD KEEP $10.50 Time Remaining: 29d 18h 31m Buy It Now for only: $10.50 Buy It Now |
 VINTAGE WOODEN CARPENTERS JEWELERS TOOL CHEST W TRAY $9.99 Time Remaining: 5h 55m |
 EXTRA LARGE OLD WOODEN PESTLE MORTAR $75.00 Time Remaining: 1h 29m |
 Vintage Primitive Walnut Wood Wall Hat Coat Rack with 4 Brass Hooks $32.00 Time Remaining: 29d 22h 4m Buy It Now for only: $32.00 Buy It Now |
 Antique WOODEN CANDY MOLD PA DUTCH CHOCOLATE BUTTER Folk Art Primitive AAFA $21.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 6m |
 Nice Antique Primitive Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl Trencher $95.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 6h 18m |
 ANTIQUE 19th C LARGE WOODEN DOUGH BOWL VERY NICE $36.99 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 1h 10m |
 15 Primitive Grapevine Twig Garland Grape Vine $6.64 Time Remaining: 1d 18h 41m Buy It Now for only: $6.64 Buy It Now |
 Fantastic EX Large Vint Wooden MORTAR PESTLE in Stunning Robbins Egg BLUE $49.99 Time Remaining: 42m Buy It Now for only: $99.00 Buy It Now |
 Fantastic Early 19th Century PA Wooden slide Candle Box $94.99 Time Remaining: 2h 24m |
 Primitive Mortised Wooden Farmhouse Stool $35.00 Time Remaining: 29d 21h 23m Buy It Now for only: $35.00 Buy It Now |
 Old Wooden Farmhouse Rim Dough Bowl With Legs $45.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 2h 28m |
 ANTIQUE WOODEN HAND MADE DOUGH TRENCH BOWL 19C $39.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 22h 9m |
 primitive decor 4 coasters in wooden case rustic vintage farmhouse star $9.99 Time Remaining: 3d 15h 27m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 Buy It Now |
 Antique Wood Primitive Cigar Mold Two Piece Fitted 125 Old Vintage 1800s $12.50 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 5h 8m |
 PRIMITIVE HP FOLK ART SUNFLOWERS SUNSHINE ON A STEM DOOR PANEL $24.75 Time Remaining: 1h 6m |
 ANTIQUE CEDAR DECORATIVE WOODEN BOX WOOD CHEST VINTAGE OLD ORIGINAL $29.00 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 20h 58m |
 Rustic Barn Wood 3 foot Ladder Primitive Antique $16.99 Time Remaining: 17d 23h 19m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 Buy It Now |
 A PAIR OF VERY OLD WOODEN SHOE LASTS $20.00 Time Remaining: 1h 51m |
 ANTIQUE FOLK ART ROUND WOODEN BOX IN OLD BLUE PAINT AAFA $45.00 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 8m |
 Antique Primitive Wood Cast Iron Coffee Grinder Mill $54.00 Time Remaining: 29d 23h 17m Buy It Now for only: $54.00 Buy It Now |
 7 VINTAGE WOODEN WOOD TEXTILE MILL SPOOLS BOBBINS WITH METAL END $10.49 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 49m |
 Extra large 19th C Wooden Painted Storage jar w Tin Lid Huge Treenware Jar $10.49 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 2h 5m Buy It Now for only: $295.00 Buy It Now |
 Antique Primitive 24 Cast Metal Wood Mounted Country Store Paper Roll Cutter $65.00 Time Remaining: 29d 22h 50m Buy It Now for only: $65.00 Buy It Now |
 Fantastic Vint Wooden BUTTER MOLD Press in Stunning Robbins Egg BLUE $24.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1h 13m |
 LARGE ANTIQUE WOODEN THISTLE BUTTER MOLD $31.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 2h 49m |
 Fantastic Large Vint Wooden DOUGH BOWL in Stunning Robbins Egg BLUE 1375 $59.99 Time Remaining: 1h 19m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 Buy It Now |
 Tobacco Lath Peg Rack 1 foot w 3 pegs primitive $5.99 Time Remaining: 4d 1h 40m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 Buy It Now |
 antique woven basket wooden slat base old green paint aafa $49.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 3h 53m |
 BEAUTIFUL GREEN PAINTED OLD PRIMITIVE ANTIQUE WOODEN BERRY TOOLTOTE $24.99 Time Remaining: 2d 3h 10m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 Buy It Now |
 SALEPrimitive Handcrafted Black Shelf w Star CutoutsSALE $14.99 Time Remaining: 19d 22h 45m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 Buy It Now |
 Vintage Wooden Extra Large Dough Board31 In Tall X 23 In X Almost 3 4 In $29.99 Time Remaining: 22h 4m |
 ANTIQUE SWITZERLAND MADE WOODEN MUSIC KEEPSAKE BOX $5.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4h 24m |
 Primitive Crow and Sheep Wood Hanging $7.50 Time Remaining: 29d 17h 52m Buy It Now for only: $7.50 Buy It Now |
 Long Wood Bread Candle BOWL TRAYAntique Bird Egg BLUEWoodenTable Centerpiece $19.99 Time Remaining: 3h 31m |
 8 VINTAGE TEXTILE WOODEN TEXTILE MILL SPOOLS BOBBINS W YARN $10.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2h 13m |
 Vintage Antique Wood Wooden Glass Economy Canadian Woodenware Washboard $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 23h 9m |
 Antique Primitive Mortised Wooden Farmhouse Stool W Diamond Inlay DesignLK $35.00 Time Remaining: 29d 21h 23m Buy It Now for only: $35.00 Buy It Now |
 Antique Primitive TOOL CADDY bucket made of leather wood w iron hooks for hangin $25.49 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2h 48m |
 PRIMITIVE WOODEN CHECKERBOARD $5.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 22h 50m |
 Rustic Barn Wood 4 foot Ladder Primitive total of 2 $33.99 Time Remaining: 22d 14h 39m Buy It Now for only: $33.99 Buy It Now |
 ANTIQUE PRIMITIVE FOLK ART PAINTED QUEBEC WOODEN CHECKER BOARD GAME 144 SQUARE $99.99 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 25m |
 FABULOUS ANTIQUE HAND MADE PRIMITIVE WOODEN 4 DRAWER SPICE OR TEA CHEST $44.79 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 20h 18m |
 Antique Primitive 7 3 4 Round Pine Wood Pantry Box Lid Copper Nails Wood Pegs $49.00 Time Remaining: 29d 22h 44m Buy It Now for only: $49.00 Buy It Now |
 Early Primitive Wall Cupboard Beveled Door Sq Nailed AAFA $22.00 Time Remaining: 20h 26m Buy It Now for only: $295.00 Buy It Now |
 6 Very Old Antque Wooden Balls Croquet Hand Made $24.99 Time Remaining: 17h 46m |
 PRIMITIVE WOODEN ROUND CUTTING BREAD BOARD W MAKE DO SHOO FLY COVER $19.99 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 38m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 Buy It Now |
 Primitive Country SELF SERVE LAUNDRY Funny Black 14X6 SIGN Rustic Home Decor $7.99 Time Remaining: 29d 21h 47m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 Buy It Now |
 Antique Primitive Carved Wooden Bowl No Reserve $5.75 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 3h 44m |
 PRIMITIVE HP FOLK ART AMERICANA SALTBOX SHEEP CROW FLAG DOOR PANEL $28.75 Time Remaining: 1h 12m |
 HANDMADE 36 WOODEN BENCH DIFFERENT SIZES $40.00 Time Remaining: 5d 3h 55m Buy It Now for only: $40.00 Buy It Now |
 12 SMALL WOOD WOODEN MILL SPOOLS BOBBINS WITH YARN 1 3 4 INCHES $25.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 2h 10m |
 ANTIQUE PRIMITIVE WOODEN TOOL BOX CARRIER great wooden tray green color $50.00 Time Remaining: 2d 4h 2m |
 Primitive Antique Mortised Wooden Farmhouse Stool W Diamond Shape Inlay Design $35.00 Time Remaining: 6d 21h 17m Buy It Now for only: $35.00 Buy It Now |
 ANTIQUE PRIMITIVE HALLOWEEN FOLK ART WOODEN CRICKET BENCH AAFA OLD PAINT $100.00 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 43m |
 Antique 36 Inch Wooden Wagon Wheel Vintage Large Wood Wagon Wheel $99.95 Time Remaining: 2h 15m Buy It Now for only: $124.95 Buy It Now |
 LOT OF 2 ANTIQUE WOODEN BOOT JACKS MAINE FARM FIND $29.95 Time Remaining: 3h 15m |
 Weathered Look Window Pane Primitive Rustic Wood $13.99 Time Remaining: 7d 41m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 Buy It Now |
 Antique Little Wonder Plant Food Seed Planter Waupaca WI Farm Primitive Wood Vtg $10.52 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 5h 32m |
 Primitive Miniature Pottery Shelf Setters Butter Churn Crock Jug Creamer Sugar $23.50 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 18m |
 Over 26 Long Primitive Folk Art with Horse Wood Sign Rustic Mustard Black $23.50 Time Remaining: 29d 22h 13m Buy It Now for only: $23.50 Buy It Now |
 ANTIQUE PRIMITIVE FOLK ART WOODEN CRICKET BENCH OLD PAINT AAFA $150.00 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 54m |
 SET of 2 ANTIQUE PRIMITIVE PAINTED WOOD MEASURE S ORIGINAL ROBINS EGG BLUE PAINT $125.00 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 4h 25m |
 ANTIQUE WOOD ROLLING PIN 175 BAKING KITCHEN DECOR Primitive tool Sliding Pin $17.99 Time Remaining: 29d 19h 59m Buy It Now for only: $17.99 Buy It Now |
 VINTAGE SWEDISH WOODEN HAND CARVED ROUND BOX 1936 $9.99 Time Remaining: 20h 47m |
 Old Mustard Painted Wooden Bowl 10 to 11 diam AAFA $40.99 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 4h 15m |
 8 VINTAGE TEXTILE WOODEN TEXTILE MILL SPOOLS BOBBINS W YARN $11.99 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 56m |
 PRIMITIVE WOODEN SHAKER BOXES CANNISTERS GRUNGY LABELS $17.99 Time Remaining: 29d 18h 31m Buy It Now for only: $17.99 Buy It Now |
 Vintage Primitive Shabby Wood Wooden Painted Folk Art Bench $10.49 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 1h 14m |
 Vintage Wooden Juggling Pins Set of 2 Antique Indian Exercise Club 1 lb3 oz ea $39.99 Time Remaining: 1d 22m |
 Antique Primitive Painted Blue Grey Pine Wood Cutlery Utensil Knife Box Tray $79.00 Time Remaining: 29d 22h 45m Buy It Now for only: $79.00 Buy It Now |
 Vtg Antique Primitive Wood Tin Spice Box Flour Canister Round Pantry Set NR $168.13 (19 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 28m |
 Primitive Antique Farm Wooden Barrel All Original Nail Keg $27.99 Time Remaining: 2h 30m Buy It Now for only: $40.00 Buy It Now |
 ANTIQUE WOOD BUTTER PADDLE SPOON PRIMITIVE CARVED $29.00 Time Remaining: 29d 20h 4m Buy It Now for only: $29.00 Buy It Now |
 Vintage Antique Round Wood Wooden Butter Mold Press Stamp Flower Mum $17.50 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 22h 46m |
 Early Antique Primitive Old Paint Wooden Staved Keg Barrel Bucket $41.01 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 3h 15m |
Exploring Wooden Toys the Fair Trade way
I have always loved wooden toys and there are a number of reasons why. Firstly, they are made from natural materials giving them a beauty unsurpassed by any other kind of toy. Having been manufactured from a malleable material such as wood, toys are always beautifully made. In modern day such toys are mass produced but in yesteryear, these would have been made more primitively or crudely by skilled craftsmen.
Secondly, some toys are left in their natural wood state resplendent in their organic beauty of warm wooden tons. Not only are they wonderful to look at but they also have a grainy texture giving a natural feel not found in any other materials. Other toys are painted in bright shiny primary colours that cannot fail to have a great visual impact on a child.
Thirdly, I have a certain satisfaction about a wooden toy in knowing it will pretty much withstand the rough and tumble function it needs to ensure. The solid properties of wood give it an inherent robustness unmatched by the plastic alternative for durability and longevity.
Having outlined why I love wooden toys I have discovered there is an exciting range of fair trade toys made from sustainable wood in countries such as Indonesia, Sri Lanka and India. Because these products are produced within the controlled framework of fair trade co-operatives, it means they have been produced ethically. By this, it means that no-one has been exploited where a fair wage and working conditions have been applied throughout the whole production process.
The range of fair trade toys is broad with some being fundamental in helping a child to learn about spelling words, colours, shapes, counting, letters or numbers.
A good example is the wooden ark with sets of brightly painted animals, from zebras, elephants and tigers to alligators, lions and monkeys perfect for helping children to recognise and name objects they may not necessarily see unless they visited a zoo.
For boys, there are various play-scenes with castles, complete with wooden soldiers, horses, and drawbridges to help stimulate a child's imagination. There are also sturdy wooden trains and building blocks in a variety of shapes, colours and sizes. For girls there is a wide choice of pretty scenes based on themes such as fairies, butterflies, ponies and mermaids.
Other good examples of wooden toys with a more educational objective are the jigsaws that have brightly coloured numbers or letters painted sequentially across them. The objective for this kind of toy is to encourage and help a child to learn about counting or the sequence of the alphabet. These kinds of jigsaws come in a variety of designs including elephants, dinosaurs, crocodiles and trains. They are normally brightly painted to make them eye catching and visually stimulating.
Although not really a toy, there is an interesting selection of fair trade money boxes handmade from wood and then painted to depict animals such as zebras, cats and giraffes. I have also seen a mouse made from a hollowed out coconut shell with wooden ears and a string tail. They really are quite original and would make a perfect gift for either a child or an animal lover.
So, as this article has shown, wooden toys can be robust as well as beautiful, colourful and ethically produced. If we buy fair trade toys we are supporting the fair trade movement by creating a demand that such co-operatives need in order to support and build their communities.
About the Author
Hand made fair trade toys and fair trade gifts by Belinda Bryant. fair trade gifts can be found at Indigo Ocean Trading.
 14" Primitive White Wooden Star with Pip Berries Plaque Sale Price: $9.50  Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionPrimitive White Wooden Star Plaque with Pip Berries, Homespun Bow and a Wire Hanger Size: 6" x 14"  |
 Primitive Wooden Star Candle Holder See Reviews For This Product |
 Trademark Brass Wood Stainless Steel Primitive Bowie Knife List Price: Sale Price: $33.52 You save: $16.47 (33%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionGreat for knife enthusiasts & weapon collectors. This primitive bowie knife is sure to turn heads. Built with a Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel Blade, fused with a Brass Spine with 1/4 inch spacing, allowing you to catch your enemies blade... |
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 US Army Technical Manual, TM 9-1005-301-30, REPAIR OF WOODEN, FIBER GLASS/PLASTIC OR PLASTIC COMPONENTS OF SMALL ARMS WEAPONS, 1970 List Price: See Reviews For This Product DescriptionUS Army Technical Manual, TM 9-1005-301-30, REPAIR OF WOODEN, FIBER GLASS/PLASTIC OR PLASTIC COMPONENTS OF SMALL ARMS WEAPONS, 1970ScopeThese instructions are in accordance withvarious military standards governing the repair andreinforcement of wooden, fiber glass/ plastic or plasticcomponents for small arms weapons and are publishedfor the use of direct support maintenance personnel... |
 Zenith Country Cottage Toilet Paper Holder List Price: Sale Price: $22.86 You save: $8.14 (26%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionWhite Wood Toilet Paper Holder. Discreet storage for extra toilet paper. Top section holds pop-up facial tissue. Slim cottage styling will fit in small spaces. |
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 Wooden plaque Home Is Where They Will Always Love You List Price: Sale Price: $12.99 You save: $2.00 (13%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionWhat a statement this lovely wooden plaque will make in your home. Completing the look of this piece is a black wooden frame and a heart warming saying. |
