Wooden Pull-Along Turtle Family – Train Toy with Rotating Shells

Ma Me Pa – Pull-Along Turtle Family Train

Meet Ma Me Pa, an adorable turtle family train featuring mama, baby, and papa turtles with mesmerising rotating shells. This charming wooden pull-along toy fascinates children and adults alike as the shells spin whilst your little one pulls the trio along. Perfect for encouraging motor coordination, spatial awareness, and imaginative play. Available in two vibrant colour combinations: green/orange/red or orange/green/brown.

Traditional Craftsmanship & Natural Materials

Handcrafted using traditional lacware toy-making techniques passed down through generations, each turtle is coloured with natural plant-based dyes including turmeric, madder roots, lime, indigo, etc. These dyes are mixed with lac (a natural resin) and applied through heat friction, then buffed with pine leaves to create a beautiful, smooth finish. Made from sustainably sourced wood, every piece is unique.

Safe & Certified

CE certified and rigorously tested for safety standards, this wooden toddler toy is completely plastic-free and chemical-free. A safe, timeless choice for children aged 1 and above.

Fair Trade & Ethical Impact

Every purchase supports artisan families earning fair wages through fair trade practices. Ethiqana is an award-winning UK social enterprise and proud member of BAFTS Fair Trade Network UK.

Free UK delivery over £50.

Ethiqana is starting an artisanal revival in the world of children’s toys and other homewares and accessories.

This social enterprise works with small artisan producers, known as Ethiqana’s Artisan Heroes, carefully selected based on the eco-friendliness of their methods and the need for creative and economic empowerment. 

These include the famous toymakers of Channapatna, India, who create colourful, tactile and durable wooden toys following fair trade values. These toys are 100% natural, handmade from sustainably grown wood and coloured with natural non-toxic dyes from plant-based sources. 

A huge part of Ethiqana’s mission is to preserve traditional, nearly-extinct art and craft techniques. Many of the toys are made using methods passed down through generations of artisans over the course of 200 years. 

By preserving these traditional techniques, Ethiqana challenges modern manufacturing methods and provides sustainable livelihoods to the artisans.

They also strive to give their Artisan Heroes opportunities to travel and connect with a worldwide audience. This helps makers evolve their art and practices, which is key to preserving them for the future.