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Royal Oak, Mich. (PRWEB) June 29, 2007 -- Today marks the launch of pucciManuli? (www.puccimanuli.com), an online boutique offering high-quality, handcrafted toys, games and gifts made by artisans from around the world. The goal of pucciManuli? is to educate and inspire children of all ages to rediscover the significance, value and appreciation of high-quality handcraftsmanship by showcasing these products and the stories of the artisans who create them.

"Over the past several years, I've noticed a tremendous void in today's toy industry, namely the lack of individually-crafted, high quality toys and games," said pucciManuli? founder Carrie Kohs. "Even the most prestigious toy shows are dominated by low-end mass-produced products. When you meet someone who still makes beautiful items with their hands, you want to support and celebrate that, otherwise these wonderful works of art are at risk of becoming extinct. That is why I decided to open pucciManuli?, to feature these artisans and their creations."

According to global trend firm Trendwatching.com's founder, Reinier Evers, "In a world that is seemingly ruled by globalization, mass production and the 'cheapest of the cheapest', a growing number of consumers are seeking out the local, and thereby the authentic, the storied, the eco-friendly?"

pucciManuli? showcases many of the world's most talented toymakers whose limited production products appeal equally to children, adults and designers alike looking for the truly unique. The wide variety of items available at pucciManuli? include six-dollar wooden spinning tops made by the Mader family of Austria, wind-up tin toys made by Tucher + Walther of Germany starting at $129, a museum-quality Merlin Rolls Royce Engine scale model from Fine Art Models for $1,200 and a limited edition rocking horse made by Stevenson Brothers of England, the world's premier rocking horse makers, for $20,000. The carefully selected products at pucciManuli? provide the vast majority of consumers with the ability to support these artisans and their rapidly disappearing skill set.

"We currently offer more than 400 specially chosen products not readily available anywhere, but with so many talented artisans scattered across the globe we expect to increase the number of products sold on pucciManuli.com twenty-fold within five years, while diligently maintaining the quality and integrity of craftsmanship and customized, personal service that defines who we are as a Company," continued Kohs. "We're very selective about the items we offer and ensure that each artisan and their products are exceptional and original in every sense."

As an avid shopper, Kohs is often disappointed by the lack of customer service by today's retailers. As a direct result, she insists that each pucciManuli? client is treated as individually as the products that are sold.

"Frankly, this is the best online retail experience I've ever had, and amongst the best retail experiences I've had in general," says Karen Sloane from Louisville, Kentucky. "My order arrived promptly - in less than a week - and was beautifully packaged. Simply opening each item was a pleasure. It was obvious, unlike most online retailers, that my items were hand-packed."

The term, "pucciManuli?," was originally thought to have originated from a family friend of the Kohs' describing people and things that are high-class, unique and/or very special; however, it may have actually been created for a national publication's radio commercial in the 70's to describe an original, best-in-class Italian sports car. While the exact spelling of "pucciManuli?" is not known, its definition accurately reflects the high-quality items found on pucciManuli.com.

For more information on pucciManuli?, please visit the web-site at www.pucciManuli.com.

About pucciManuli?

pucciManuli? is a Michigan-based, online boutique offering high-quality, handcrafted, toys, games and gifts from around the world to consumers via the internet. Their mission is to educate and inspire children of all ages to rediscover the significance, value, and appreciation of high-quality handcraftsmanship by celebrating the profiles and passions of some of the world's most talented toymakers. pucciManuli? can be found on the world wide web at www.pucciManuli?.com

Contact:

Carrie Kohs

248-366-0388

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