Weaving is a lot of fun! A simple way of learning how to use a needle and creating something beautiful to last! This weaving kit is made in Germany and is 100% plastic free. It comes with everything you need for an introduction into weaving. Once finished, the weaving plate is placed in a stand and makes as a really lovely design object for a long time to come. Each kit comes with easy to follow instructions and some interesting facts! What it contains: Weaving frame and base made of wood (MDF) 16x11.5cm, 6 metre (approx.) of 100% natural wool in various different colours, child-friendly rounded point needle made of metal with large eye for easy threading, warp yarn, instructions and some interesting facts about butterlflies :) Feel great about where it comes from: Raw materials from Europe? Yes - Europe (except wool) Organic? The maker is working towards an all organic approach. They are currently in the process of changing their wool to a 100% GOTS certified wool from Peru. Manufactured in Europe? Yes - Germany What's it made from? The weaving plates are from sustainably managed European forests. No tropical wood is used for them. 100% natural wool (soon to be GOTS certified), metal (needle). What's it packaged in? Label and other paper used is based on recycled fibres. Instead of using transparent plastic bags as packaging, transparent but not completely transparent cellulose-based paper is used. This is made from pure cellulose, 100% recyclable and fully compostable. All made in Germany. Shipping packaging from manufacturer to us: All packed in corrugated cardboard boxes. The filling material is 100% plastic-free. Plastic-free? Yes 100% Vegan? No Free from testing on animals? Yes Reused upcycled or recycled? No Feel great about where it goes after you've used it: Biodegradable / compostable? Compostable as made entirely of natural materials Reusable / refillable? No Recyclable? Yes Feel great about you and your child using it: Great for ages: 3+ Shelf life: indefinite Awards: TBC Safety standards met: Yes, European toy safety standards (EN71) Solvent-free? Yes Gluten-free? Yes Peanut-free? Yes Soy-free? Yes Lactose-free? Yes Easy to wash-off clothes skin? N/A Improvements we're working on in this product: We think it is great but let us know what you think! Care/use instructions: Store in dry place