Teich Toys & Books

Specialties

We’re a family-​run shop offering a thoughtful collection of engaging and inspiring products for kids of all ages.

History

Established in 2014.

Teich (pronounced tie-​sh) is a family-​run business based in New York City’s West Village with two boutiques that celebrate small-​batch manufacturing and handcrafted design. The brand is a creation of husband-​and-​wife team, Allison Teich McGowan and JJ McGowan, who saw a need for a new kind of gift shop in their neighborhood

Their first store, Teich, opened in Abingdon Square in 2011 and offers a thoughtful mix of gifts and accessories for men, women and home. Soon after their son Leo was born, Allison and JJ began stocking Teich with children’s products. Before long, the demand was high and the idea for a new store was born.

Teich Toys & Books opened down the street in June 2014 and has a collection of engaging and inspiring products for kids of all ages. Also look for weekly puppet shows, story hours and art activities, coming soon.

Meet the Business Owner

Allison M.

Business Owner

Allison and JJ McGowan own Teich and Teich Toys & books, 2 carefully curated boutiques located in the beautiful West Village neighborhood. The long-​time West Village residents opened the first shop in 2011 when they saw an opportunity to create a shop that their neighbors would enjoy. «We wanted something that reflects the creative spirit of the West Village. It was important that we provide well-​designed items at approachable price-​points,» said Allison. In June of 2014 they expanded and opened Teich Toys & Books nearby on Hudson St. selling toys and books for all ages.

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