Play Staples

Yash Vadher is the founder and chief designer behind Play Staples, an independent toy brand based in India. Play Staples focuses on handcrafted wooden vehicles designed for imaginative, open-ended play, using responsibly sourced wood and non-toxic, food-grade paints. Each piece is developed with care by skilled Indian artisans, intended to last across generations as both toy and heirloom. His journey with Play Staples began after years of working as an architect and trained toy designer at a leading Indian toy company. Seeking a more personal and meaningful practice, Yash combined his love for storytelling, nostalgia, and sustainability into a single creative vision. He believes toys are tools for memory, connection, and imagination, not just play. Through Play Staples, he creates tactile, thoughtfully crafted objects that bridge generations and celebrate local craftsmanship and imagination.