SCHUMAN bear soft toy in wool
Kenya
- In stock
- Three versions: brown bear, panda and polar bear
- Two sizes: S, 11 × 17 × 23 cm, and XL, 22 × 37 × 50 cm
- Hand-knitted in Kenya by the women artisans of Kenana Knitters
- 100% natural, hand-spun wool
- Wool from small Kenyan farms that do not practise mulesing
- Depending on the model: natural undyed shades, plant dyes or conventional azo-free dyes
- New acrylic fibre filling
Three distinct characters to choose from, each with its own personality: brown bear, panda or polar bear. SCHUMAN is a bear soft toy hand-knitted in Kenya from Kenyan wool. Available in two sizes: S, 23 cm, for a small, cuddly companion, and XL, 50 cm, for big hugs. Choose one or create a family, with a bear for every generation.
Knitted and sewn by hand by the women of Kenana Knitters, a social enterprise founded in 1998 by Patricia Nightingale in Njoro, in Kenya’s Rift Valley. Set up to create a market for rural women spinning wool at home, it now supports more than 300 knitters and 200 spinners. The wool comes from small Kenyan farms that do not practise mulesing. Depending on the colour, the wool is left undyed or coloured with plant-based dyes or conventional azo- and cadmium-free dyes.
Each piece is signed by the woman who knitted it. Small variations in colour or shape make every soft toy unique: a piece to give, treasure and pass on.
Handmade
Free delivery on orders of €50 or more (France and Benelux)
Dispatched within 1–2 working days
Pay in 2 or 3 instalments at no extra cost on orders of €50 or more
14 days to change your mind
Material
100% natural, hand-spun wool.
New acrylic fibre filling.
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Dimensions
S: Approx. 11 × 17 × 23 cm.
XL: Approx. 22 × 37 × 50 cm.
Dimensions may vary slightly due to the hand-knitting process.
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Care
- Cold hand wash recommended.
- For machine washing, use a cold wool cycle and a laundry bag.
- Lay flat to air dry.
- Do not tumble dry.
Hand-knitted in Kenya by the women artisans of the Kenana Knitters cooperative.
Each soft toy is signed by the woman who knitted it.
Each soft toy is unique and may vary slightly in shade, design or pattern. These differences are part of its individual character, rather than flaws.
Why we love it (and baby does too)
A gentle everyday companion, this soft toy is there for baby at every stage of their early development:
- A source of comfort during separation or anxious moments
- Helps baby soothe themselves, with something to cuddle or nibble for reassurance
- Offers emotional support, encouraging the expression of feelings and the development of empathy
- Encourages independence, helping baby cope with transitions and get used to sleeping in their own bed.
Preparing your order
- Orders are prepared within 1–2 working days, except during special periods. We dispatch from Belgium, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
- We use environmentally responsible packaging: cardboard and kraft paper, keeping plastic to a minimum.
Delivery
- Delivery to Belgium and other EU countries usually takes 2–5 working days after dispatch, except during special periods.
- Free delivery on orders of €50 or more to Belgium, France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
- Free delivery on orders of €200 or more to our other EU destinations.
- Below these thresholds, charges depend on the destination and the weight and size of the parcel. The amount is shown before you confirm your order.
- For deliveries within the EU, prices include VAT and there are no customs charges to pay.
Returns
- You have 14 days after receiving your order to request a return using the contact form or your customer account, followed by a further 14 days to send the items back.
- Returns from Belgium are free. For returns from our other delivery destinations, a flat fee of €8 is deducted from your refund.
- If an item is faulty, damaged or not as described, Studio Matongé covers the full return cost, regardless of your country.
- We always provide a return label, so you do not have to pay any return charges upfront.
For full details, see our returns policy and shipping policy.
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