Extremely popular with kids in Kenya, this toy is made out of wires and other scrap material – such as sticks, twigs and cornstalks. Fabric is wrapped around the wire to give it structure. These toys are mostly in the shape of vehicles and the children learn to craft them on their own.
6. Timber toys, Denmark and Sweden
Denmark gave the world a lot, but apart from the iconic brand Lego, it also manufactures timber toys. In fact it's not just Denmark, but the other Scandinavian countries as well. Little birds created by Danish architect Kristian Vedel in 1959 were an instant hit. Swedish brand Playsam makes timber toys such as aircrafts and streamliners which are more contemporary in design.
