Flying Star Toys

Guardians

16 October 2009



Sometimes you come across something entirely unique, something that exudes both beauty and quality that you know you will grow to love and treasure.

The ‘decorative craft art objects’ from Flying Star Toys are such a find. The toys are designed for display and ornamental purposes, to be ‘guardians rather than playmates’. Each is handmade by Florence Forrest, who is no backyard sewer – she’s been commissioned by numerous organizations to design and make iconic toys, theatre props and more.

Each collection of toys from Flying Star has a story – the inspiration behind their creation, what they mean to the designer, what makes them unique and special. These stories add to the beauty of the Flying Star Toy creations, and are well worth a read as they are sure to make them more endearing to the reader.

The entire Flying Star Toys range, along with their stories, can be viewed at flyingstartoys.com and purchased either through their Big Cartel Shop (in Australian dollars) or on Etsy (in US dollars).