Gogora

Labebe Boutique supports local manufacturers who produce high quality, safe and useful products for children. Gogora is a good example of such collaboration.

Founded in 2021, "Gogora" specializes in crafting traditional Georgian folk wooden toys and producing Montessori children's furniture. Our values of humanism, intellectual depth, commitment to quality, and environmental consciousness are the cornerstones of our principles. At the heart of Gogora's operations lie both humanity and nature.

Our mission is to empower adults invested in nurturing children towards becoming compassionate, intelligent, and independent individuals. We strive to create a healthy, safe, and stimulating environment for children's development, blending time-tested concepts with modern approaches to education. Our aim is to reintroduce mystical yet familiar ideas into the educational process, thereby fostering new and unique experiences.

Safety is paramount in our manufacturing process, akin to the rigorous standards upheld in food production. We adhere strictly to industry regulations, laws, and standards governing the safety of toys and children's furniture. Since June 2021, Georgia has aligned its technical regulations with the European Union's Safety of Toys directive (2009/48/EC), emphasizing our commitment to ensuring children's well-being. Similarly, these regulations also extend to the safety of children's furniture.

As Georgian manufacturers, we actively seek knowledge through various channels, including support from entities like "Produce in Georgia," the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Georgia, and the Standards and National Metrology Agency. Collaboration with foreign manufacturers enriches our understanding and implementation of these standards.

We take pride in our products meeting the European Directive (2009/48/EC) and DIN EN71 standards. Children's safety is not just a legal requirement but a fundamental aspect of our ethos. Furthermore, we prioritize raising consumer awareness, ensuring they possess basic knowledge and feel empowered to inquire about product safety.

While safety is paramount, we recognize that "safe" does not always equate to "quality." Quality assurance is integral to our process, beginning with the careful selection of high-quality, certified raw materials. Our design philosophy is rooted in open-ended play principles, inspired by Montessori, Pickler, and Waldorf methodologies, and infused with Georgian ethnographic themes.

At "Gogora," we respect intellectual property and strive to design our products or obtain licenses ethically. Our commitment to social responsibility extends to our production practices, which prioritize labor safety and provide employment opportunities, particularly for women and vulnerable groups, even adapting to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Our manufacturing process emphasizes eco-friendly packaging and the promotion of best practices in waste management. We believe that the efficiency of our production process and our high social responsibility standards are as essential as the quality of our final products.