While restoring an old chateau in France, art historian and antique dealer Tom van der Bruggen was inspired by the original wooden beam design of the area, and used small planks to fashion the model castle of his dreams. Van der Bruggen’s creation, KAPLA, from the Dutch “kabouter plankjes,” meaning "small planks, ” remains wildly popular in Europe and in the design world. A huge Eiffel Tower made of thousands of Kapla planks is exhibited in the new Cité de l'Architecture in Paris. Kapla has also shown at the Louvre and at the Children's Museum of Manhattan.
Make your buildings colorful with the Colored Wooden Building Blocks Set! This set includes 40 pieces of dark and light blue durable blocks constructed of French Marine Pine. Great as a gift, or an activity at playtime, this item comes complete with an Art Book illustrated with photos to enhance Kapla building pleasure.
Designed by: Tom van der Bruggen
Features:
- Featured in Dark Blue & Light Blue
- 40 piece building block set
- French Marine Pine construction
- Instructions and storage box included
- Available separately in Red & Orange, Green & Yellow
- Individual plank dimensions: 4.5” H x 1” W x .25” D
- Box Dimensions: 10” H x 10” W x 2” D
