About the Toys The Radyshes are natural and unique toys. They are made by hand from natural materials whenever possible such as wool, wool stuffing, cotton, wool felt, sand, wood, herbs, pinecones, seeds etc. I also utilize washed, recycled sweaters and other fabrics. These natural materials especially the wool stuffing provide a lifelike feel to The Radyshes that synthetic fibers would not produce. In creating The Radyshes I try to capture the essence and gesture of an animal or being. I intentionally keep them relatively simple so as to leave ample room for a child’s and adult’s imagination. Each Radysh is one of a kind. It always astounds me to see how in the process of creating them they take on their own personality or character. This way of working is deeply satisfying and calls fourth ever-new creations! About Elisabeth Radysh I have been making toys ever since my children were small. What started out as a hobby became a much more serious endeavor when - after having lived in New York City for about two decades where I raised my children and taught in a Waldorf School - I found myself transplanted to Massachusetts where I had to reinvent my life. My love for children, working with my hands, color and texture all led me to become – a toy maker!