Spinning Top

The spinning top, or simply top, has been around for thousands of years. It is one of the oldest recognizable toys found on archaeological sites. Spinning tops originated independently in cultures all over the world and were not only used as toys, but also in games of chance and for divination.

One of the oldest known predecessors of the spinning top is the four-sided “Dreidel”, inscribed with Hebrew letters. Spinning it is a popular game traditionally played during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. In Mexico people played with the “Perinola”, a 6-sided, wooden spinning top, while in Japan the “Beigoma” was very popular during the Edo period. It has a disc-shaped metal top around which a string is wound. It is considered the inspiration for the internationally successful manga series “Beyblade” in the 2000s, in which young people battle it out with spinning tops. The series was accompanied by a spinning top battle game of the same name, which became one of the world’s most popular games for many years.
There is even an official international top spinning competition – The World Spintop Championships.

Majid Karami‘s spinning tops are all lovingly hand-crafted originals made of wood, which can be used in many different ways. They are artistic objects, wonderful high quality toys and can even aid meditation and relaxation. Why not give it a try!

Our spinning tops are made of a variety of different materials, mainly different types of wood, including acacia, Brazilian walnut (ipe wood), maple, beech wood, walnut, ebony, padauk, wenge, etc., and metal (aluminum, copper , brass, etc.). Our tops are well-balanced, ensuring smooth rotation. You can spin these tops in two different ways: either by hand or with the help of the spindle and the string provided.

Each top is completely hand-made from 100% natural materials. We do not use varnish. Instead, we finish our products with natural oil and wax.

Your purchase is risk-free: if your are not satisfied, you can return your purchased items for a full refund. For purchases over € 35, we pay the shipping cost to destinations in Europe. Your items will be shipped 10-20 days after we receive your order, at the latest

Our special boxes are made out of fine wood, such as walnut, maple, oak, etc., and can be used as decorative containers or stands.