Questions and answers

There are four routes: specialist marketplaces such as Tedsby, general platforms (Etsy, eBay), offline teddy bear fairs — and directly from the artist via their own site or social media. The best pieces usually go direct: you talk to the maker, see extra photos and pay no marketplace commission. This collection works exactly that way — every bear is a single piece with hand embroidery.

It exists as a single piece, and all the embroidery on its outfit is worked by hand and never repeated. A factory toy is produced in the thousands with an identical face. And there is no need to keep an artist bear behind glass: it is solidly sewn, and it is meant to be hugged, carried around and slept beside.

Yes — that is what they are for. The bear is solidly sewn, so it takes hugs, trips and house moves in its stride. Only the embroidery and the small details of the outfit need care: don't rub them or get them wet.

No. Every piece exists only once and an exact repeat is impossible — a hand stitch never lands twice the same way. But new bears appear regularly, with the same character, the same palette and the same hand embroidery.

Yes, bears travel to many countries. They ship boxed and secured, with a tracking number, and higher-value pieces are insured for their full value.

Size, complexity and the amount of hand embroidery. A small bear without an elaborate wardrobe costs considerably less than a large one with a fully worked outfit, accessories and a companion piece.

Yes — that is usually the case. A collector appreciates the technique; everyone else responds to the fact that the piece exists once and has a character. That reads without any background knowledge.

To an older child, absolutely. It isn't meant for a toddler's rough play — not because it is fragile, but because fine embroidery and accessories want gentle handling.

Open the page of the bear you like and message the artist. You will get extra photos and video, exact measurements and confirmation that it is still available. The bear is then held in your name and taken off the listing.

Yes, for a reasonable period — just ask. While the hold is in place the bear will not go to another buyer.

It cannot be repeated: every piece exists only once and hand embroidery cannot be reproduced exactly. New bears appear regularly, and the fastest place to see them is Telegram or Instagram — usually before they reach the site.

No. Neither in a machine nor by soaking: the stuffing mats, the shape is lost and the embroidery can lose colour. Marks are treated locally with a barely damp light-coloured cloth, then dried fully at room temperature.

With a soft brush every week or two, moving with the pile. Do not use a vacuum cleaner — it pulls out fibres and can damage fine embroidery.

In direct sunlight, on a windowsill, next to a radiator, or in a humid room. Sun burns the colour out unevenly and the damage cannot be reversed.