Barbie doesn't have the best environmental track record, even as the iconic plastic doll vowed to shed some of her environmentally destructive ways last week.
But now, designers have created a modern eco-friendly dollhouse inspired by IKEA with a sustainable twist. Made out of locally and sustainably sourced wood from solid oak and birch plywood, there's also a line of modern IKEA-like furniture for the miniature house.
"We make every single piece by hand, paying attention to details, highest quality and safety," Miniio told The Huffington Post by email. "We use wood, stone, metal and some ultra modern non-toxic, food safe, great looking safe materials."
"It is a little bit like IKEA for Barbie -- decent design at affordable prices, just downsized and much less assembly required," Miniio wrote.
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