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Crayola

Crayola is an American brand of color and art supplies known worldwide for its crayons, as well as markers, colored pencils, paints, and related accessories. The products are produced by Crayola LLC, a subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, and are widely distributed in toy stores, schools, and online.

Crayola originated in 1903 when Binney & Smith, a Pennsylvania-based company founded by Edwin Binney and C.

Over the decades, Crayola expanded its product lines beyond traditional crayons to include washable markers, colored

Crayola maintains a global presence and markets its products to children, families, and educational institutions. It

Harold
Smith,
introduced
the
first
Crayola
crayons.
The
initial
eight-color
set
included
red,
orange,
yellow,
green,
blue,
violet,
brown,
and
black.
The
Crayola
name
is
commonly
described
as
a
brand
creation
derived
from
elements
such
as
craie
(French
for
chalk),
crayon,
and
the
suffix
ola.
pencils,
paints,
crayons
designed
for
international
markets,
and
specialty
items
such
as
Twistables
crayons
and
Color
Wonder
products.
In
2020,
Crayola
released
Colors
of
the
World,
a
24-color
skin-tone
crayon
line
intended
to
reflect
a
broader
range
of
human
skin
colors
and
promote
inclusive
representation.
The
brand
emphasizes
safety,
color
performance,
and
educational
applications.
is
regarded
as
a
cultural
icon
in
children’s
art
and
has
a
long-standing
role
in
early
childhood
education
and
creative
activities.