Our Story
Hello, we are AVDAR founders, Daria and Evgeny, and we are so happy to meet you here. The AVDAR story began when our elder son was one and a half years old. Many people find their potential and passion when they become parents, and we are the classic case. When we started learning about parenting, we realized how childhood nowadays has changed compared to ours, including the idea of play. We simply couldn’t find the toys we wanted our son to play with, so that’s when we started making toys ourselves. Even though our company has grown, we still design the products ourselves and are deeply engaged in all the processes. Our children are now 9 and 4 years old, and they are still the first to test everything that comes out of our workshop.
Our Brand
Our brand name is AVDAR, which in the Mongolian language means a wooden box or furniture piece that stores the most precious things in every family. This cultural inspiration reflects the heart of our brand, which is deeply rooted in a blend of diverse and multicultural experiences. Coming from different backgrounds and drawing on a wide range of traditions, we bring a unique perspective to everything we create. We want our company to be that special box from which you can find beautiful, simple toys, indoor gyms, and wooden furniture for children and families, all designed with a deep appreciation for cultural diversity, quality, and craftsmanship.
Our Team
We have small, supporting team and 80% of our team are mothers. Journey of our product starts with moms and afterwards, it reaches the moms who choose AVDAR for their children. The wooden toys making process requires craftsmanship and attention to detail. Each toy is unique, as every piece of wood has its story imprinted in the natural lines and texture. After designing and prototyping, toys go through cutting, sanding, painting, quality control and finally packing. Each stage is important, and at every stage, professionals take care of the process.
Our Products
We have three main lines of products:
AVDAR TOYS - stands for open-ended wooden toys. Our toys are carefully handcrafted and hand-sanded, it helps them to preserve natural velvet like texture and creates special grip.
AVDAR GYM - stands for wooden climbing structures such as gyms, ladders, triangles etc. that help kids to practice gross motor skills and release their energy. It also includes accessories for such structures.
AVDAR HOME - stands for wooden furniture that is multifunctional and supports children's independence, exploration, and learning.
AVDAR products comply with international safety standards and have passed ASTM and CE certification, where they are comprehensively tested including for harmful components, resistance, sharp edges, chocking hazard and dozens of other tests. We strive to be ecologically responsible and one of our proudest accomplishments this year is obtaining the FSC certification for some of our products.
AVDAR Design Event
One of the most exciting events that we hold is annual Design Event. Starting from 2021 anyone can become a toy designer with AVDAR just by submitting artwork on the dedicated topic.
Previous years topics were:
- 2021: Butterfly puzzle block coloring
- 2022: JOY
- 2023: WARM
We receive beautiful designs from all over the world, from both children and adults. After a difficult selection process, we choose one winner, whose design is customized into a toy and produced as a limited collection. You can find the previous years’ winning designs in the Puzzle Blocks Section
Our Philosophy
We are small, but enthusiastic team, always open for new projects and ideas. We aim to positively impact our community and engage in different social projects including organizing cleanup events, making charitable donations, and hosing educational tours for children. We want to promote the value of play, treasure of childhood memories and power of strong family connections.