Mader Kreiselmanufaktur Helene's Captive Rings Spinning Top with Mini Board

The Mader Helene's Captive Rings Spinning Top is a tiny plum wood spinning top with moving captive rings and its own mini spinning board, expertly hand turned in Austria by master woodturner Helene Humer.

Rated Level 2 on the Mader difficulty scale, this miniature wooden top is relatively easy to spin, but the making of it is anything but simple. Two delicate wooden rings move freely around the stem while remaining held in place by the turned ridges of the top. This kind of captive ring detail takes exceptional precision, making Helene's Captive Rings a very special piece for Mader collectors, older children, and adults who appreciate traditional woodturning.

Spin it between finger and thumb on the included mini board and watch the tiny top balance, turn, and move with surprising grace. Its small size encourages careful handling, focus, fine motor control, and hand-eye coordination, while the moving rings add a fascinating visual detail as the top spins.

Handmade from solid natural plum wood, this Mader spinning top has a warm, rich grain and a beautifully tactile finish. The included mini board gives it a dedicated spinning surface, making it a thoughtful gift, a collector's piece, or a high-quality wooden desk toy. Babipur is proud to be an official UK stockist of Mader, bringing these traditional Austrian wooden toys to families who value natural materials, skilled woodturning, and long-lasting design.

Size: 2.2cm diameter
Mader Difficulty Level (scale 1-6): 2
Age: Not suitable for children under 3 years