Products

Toys born from

nature, craft, and care

At Amalgama Toys, we create wooden toys and playful learning materials that help children imagine, explore, and build a meaningful relationship with the natural world.

Home, office & decor

Objects designed to inhabit spaces with intention. Each piece is handcrafted in Ecuador, combining contemporary design with responsible processes that prioritize material recovery and sustainability.

The result: high-quality products that reflect the value of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and an honest aesthetic.

Home, office & decor

Objects designed to inhabit spaces with intention. Each piece is handcrafted in Ecuador, combining contemporary design with responsible processes that prioritize material recovery and sustainability.

The result: high-quality products that reflect the value of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and an honest aesthetic.

Our origin

Amalgama Toys began in Ecuador with a simple intention: to offer children objects that feel honest, beautiful, and alive. From the beginning, the project was shaped by a love for play, local craftsmanship, and the desire to create alternatives to mass-produced plastic toys.

What started with handcrafted wooden pieces has grown into a wider commitment to environmental education, meaningful design, and a deeper connection between childhood and nature.

Why Wood,
Why This Way

We work with reclaimed and renewable materials because we believe toys should not come at the expense of the forests that inspire them. Our process is guided by circular thinking: recovering value from materials, making with care, and choosing durability over disposable consumption.

For us, sustainability is not a marketing message. It is a design decision, a production principle, and a daily responsibility.

Environmental Responsibility

Amalgama Toys is committed to creating products with the greatest possible respect for the environment. We choose materials thoughtfully, optimize resources in production, and work to reduce waste at every stage.

Our goal is not only to make better toys, but to help nurture a generation that grows up with curiosity, respect, and care for the planet.

Artisans & Stories

“Working with Amalgama has allowed me to support my family while keeping our craft traditions alive.”

Luis Mejía and Luisa Chimborazo

Puyo, Ecuador

Luisa & Luis Chimborazo
Wood & Balsa

Puyo, Pastaza

With over 35 years of experience working with balsa wood—an abundant and lightweight material from the Ecuadorian Amazon—Luisa and Luis, together with Amalgama, have embraced a more sustainable approach by incorporating reclaimed pine wood into their processes.

From this collaboration come modular, animal-inspired wooden toys designed to spark curiosity and promote environmental awareness through play.

Want to work with our artisan network?

Through Zemiya, we connect businesses, hotels, and organizations with our skilled artisans for custom projects and partnerships.

Joel Suazo & Narcisa Illeanes
Wood Carving & Painting

Machala, El Oro — based in Baños, Tungurahua

Joel Suazo, originally from Machala, works with balsa wood through hand carving and painting, creating expressive pieces full of life. Together with his wife Narcisa, a Waorani woman from the Amazon, they have built a strong team that blends responsibility, cultural richness, and a joyful approach to making.

For nearly a decade, they have been part of the Amalgama network, sharing a commitment to environmental conservation through design and play. Each piece reflects their attention to detail, the value of craftsmanship, and a genuine connection to nature.

“Working with Amalgama has allowed me to support my family while keeping our craft traditions alive.”

Joel Suazo & Narcisa Illeanes

Machala, El Oro

“Working with Amalgama has allowed me to support my family while keeping our craft traditions alive.”

José Quinchiguango

Otavalo, Imbabura

José Quinchiguango
Wood Carving & Painting

Otavalo, Imbabura — based in Santa Cruz, Galápagos

José Quinchiguango, originally from Otavalo, is a visual artist, sculptor, and artisan specializing in wood carving using a grinder, combined with hand painting.

Now based in the Galápagos, he has become an expert sculptor of native wildlife, creating pieces that capture the essence and character of the archipelago’s species through detailed and expressive work.