Watoto Arts blog
What is a transition object?
The meaning of Transitional Objects In the history of child psychology, few researchers have had as great an impact on our understanding of child development as Donald Winnicott. His research...
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At Watoto Arts, we are always striving to improve and create products and experiences that truly inspire and delight you. To do this, we need your help! We have put...
Uniting values and creativity - An interview about the collaboration between Watoto Arts and The Hunger Project
Watoto Arts and The Hunger Project have joined in a unique collaboration to create a doll collection with an important message. With shared values around social sustainability, inclusion and children's rights, we have together created something that is not just a toy, but also carries a message of Love. Nutrition. Rights.
InventorJohanna – From Book to Doll: the character that inspires young inventors
In this interview, Ann-Christine and Lovisa share the story behind UpfinnarJohanna and the path to creating a doll that is as curious as Johanna herself.
Nutrition and rights: Meet three women who are leaders of change
For every doll sold, SEK 40 goes to The Hunger Project, the donation will go to the work of ensuring the right nutrition for children and their families through training and support for small farmers, with a focus on women, in their countries of operation.
Love. Nutrition. Rights. Because all children have the right to a good start in life
At Watoto Arts, we are proud of our collaboration with The Hunger Project, where we support their important work for a world where no one should have to live in hunger. We do this by donating 40 kroner from each Siyanda and Abel doll set sold, which has the embroidery “Kärlek. Nutrition. Rights.” embroidered on the pocket. The donation will go towards the work of ensuring the right nutrition for children and their families through training and support for small farmers, with a focus on women, in their countries of operation.
What are inclusion dolls or "Diversity Dolls"?
Inclusion dolls represent the diversity of society and strive to reflect a wide variety of skin tones, cultures, body types and
Play tips - Build your child's confidence with the help of dolls
Using a doll that represents the child is an effective way to build the child's confidence. Here are 5 concrete tips on how to proceed!
Play tips- Help your child explore and understand emotions with the help of dolls
Play tips - doll games for children between 0-12 years
This play guide is designed to promote creativity and learning. The play guide makes playtime a meaningful part of everyday life. Have fun and enjoy your playtime!
Caroline Farberger gets her first doll from Watoto Arts
Watoto Arts Made Caroline Farberger's First Doll At Watoto Arts, we pride ourselves on creating handmade, organic dolls that are not just toys, but also stories of sustainability and inclusion....












