Meet Lucuma Designs’ Modern Creatures: finger puppets that celebrate the beauty of simplicity and sustainability, crafted as little works of art you can touch.
Abstract animals with clean, minimal lines spark curiosity and invite open-ended play. Handcrafted from organic cotton by artisans in Peru, these eco-friendly companions honor nature in every stitch.
No scripts. No buttons. No batteries. Only endless possibilities. Whether displayed on a boutique shelf, tucked into a museum store nook, or curated in a modern toy or children’s shop, Modern Creatures bring purpose and poetry to play.
Sold in sets of 100 including 20+ unique creatures. Animal assortment, colors, and details vary. For ages 3+. Price is for one puppet.
Important Notice for EU Stores: These handcrafted toys are made in small batches and do not carry the CE mark. They cannot be sold in regions requiring this certification.
Size: 2.5"
Simple Toys Spark the Imagination
Play encourages children to invent stories, solve problems and explore ideas using their creativity. Families are rediscovering the joy of simple handmade toys that don't require batteries or flashy buttons. Parents are looking for toys that support a child’s natural ability to imagine, explore, and turn the simplest thing into a world of their own.
As psychologist Peter Gray reminds us, “Children learn best when they are free to play… with materials that don’t prescribe what the play should be.”
Why We Choose Organic Cotton
We believe toys should bring joy to children while leaving a lighter footprint on the Earth. That’s why we choose organic cotton yarn. It’s one of the best solutions we’ve found for making natural toys while supporting farming practices that are gentler on nature.
Organic farming helps reduce reliance on synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, while supporting healthier soils, biodiversity, and cleaner waterways. That can make a difference not only for the land, but also for the farming communities and ecosystems connected to it.
From the farmers who grow the cotton, to the women who knit each finger puppet, to the children who bring them to life through play, organic cotton is a choice we can feel good about.
