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LARGE CREAM RABBIT: CAMILA
~ 100% cotton canvas
~ hand embroidered face
~ pima ruffle dress and cotton long sleeved dress
~ Indian block printed head scarf
~ disk jointed neck and floppy limbs
~ stuffed with poly-fill
~ about 16 inches tall (toes to top of head- not including ears)
Intended for Children ages 3 and Up
Handmade in Lima Peru
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ABOUT THE PDC AND THE ARTIST JEN MURPHY
My mother taught me how to design patterns and sew teddy bears when I was eleven years old. We both coveted antique mohair teddy bears, but since we were unable to afford to buy them, she taught herself, then taught me. Throughout my childhood we traveled the country selling her beautifully crafted pieces.
For as long as I can remember this is what we did. We made things. In my twenties and early thirties, I successfully carved out a business making one-of-a-kind teddy bears and animals for collectors worldwide, but once I had my own children I questioned why I was making “toys” intended for adults, often relegated to decorations. I wanted the objects I made to be animated by play and imbued with the love children give their favorite toys.
In 2012, I launched the Polka Dot Club with this in mind and in the intervening years I’ve seen how that simple act of learning to sew all those years ago, has so deeply impacted the way I live, work, and parent. I wanted to reinforce the idea that everything in our home was crafted and didn't just appear on a shelf ready for us to digest. It came from someplace and someone, which is a very powerful idea- one that I’m committed to. It feeds the Less Is More ideas about consumerism and quality but it also empowers everyone to become a maker themselves.
My Studio here in Minneapolis is where I continue to work and design all the pieces for the PDC, and I’ve expanded the studio to include a small group of sewers in Lima, Peru. This collaboration has been a powerful one. It’s not fast, inexpensive, nor easy to work in Peru, but it is meaningful. This sewing group was started to support hearing impaired women and now employs a handful of very talented sewers. The history of craft is threaded throughout the Peruvian culture and I’m learning so much from working with Pilar, Cecilia, Yesenia, Carmen, Kristine… and we’re only just getting started.
MADE WITH SO MUCH LOVE FROM THE CLUB.
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LARGE BROWN CAT: OWEN
~ 100% cotton canvas
~ hand embroidered face
~ merino wool jacket with pocket and ties
~ pima cuffed bloomers
~ disk jointed neck and floppy limbs
~ stuffed with poly-fill
~ about 16 inches tall (toes to top of head- not including ears)
Intended for Children ages 3 and Up
Handmade in Lima Peru
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ABOUT THE PDC AND THE ARTIST JEN MURPHY
My mother taught me how to design patterns and sew teddy bears when I was eleven years old. We both coveted antique mohair teddy bears, but since we were unable to afford to buy them, she taught herself, then taught me. Throughout my childhood we traveled the country selling her beautifully crafted pieces.
For as long as I can remember this is what we did. We made things. In my twenties and early thirties, I successfully carved out a business making one-of-a-kind teddy bears and animals for collectors worldwide, but once I had my own children I questioned why I was making “toys” intended for adults, often relegated to decorations. I wanted the objects I made to be animated by play and imbued with the love children give their favorite toys.
In 2012, I launched the Polka Dot Club with this in mind and in the intervening years I’ve seen how that simple act of learning to sew all those years ago, has so deeply impacted the way I live, work, and parent. I wanted to reinforce the idea that everything in our home was crafted and didn't just appear on a shelf ready for us to digest. It came from someplace and someone, which is a very powerful idea- one that I’m committed to. It feeds the Less Is More ideas about consumerism and quality but it also empowers everyone to become a maker themselves.
My Studio here in Minneapolis is where I continue to work and design all the pieces for the PDC, and I’ve expanded the studio to include a small group of sewers in Lima, Peru. This collaboration has been a powerful one. It’s not fast, inexpensive, nor easy to work in Peru, but it is meaningful. This sewing group was started to support hearing impaired women and now employs a handful of very talented sewers. The history of craft is threaded throughout the Peruvian culture and I’m learning so much from working with Pilar, Cecilia, Yesenia, Carmen, Kristine… and we’re only just getting started.
MADE WITH SO MUCH LOVE FROM THE CLUB.
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LARGE CREAM CAT: LULU
~ 100% cotton canvas
~ hand embroidered face
~ Indian striped cotton dress with shoulder ruffles
~ hand dyed headband
~ disk jointed neck and floppy limbs
~ stuffed with poly-fill
~ about 16 inches tall (toes to top of head- not including ears)
Intended for Children ages 3 and Up
Handmade in Lima Peru
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ABOUT THE PDC AND THE ARTIST JEN MURPHY
My mother taught me how to design patterns and sew teddy bears when I was eleven years old. We both coveted antique mohair teddy bears, but since we were unable to afford to buy them, she taught herself, then taught me. Throughout my childhood we traveled the country selling her beautifully crafted pieces.
For as long as I can remember this is what we did. We made things. In my twenties and early thirties, I successfully carved out a business making one-of-a-kind teddy bears and animals for collectors worldwide, but once I had my own children I questioned why I was making “toys” intended for adults, often relegated to decorations. I wanted the objects I made to be animated by play and imbued with the love children give their favorite toys.
In 2012, I launched the Polka Dot Club with this in mind and in the intervening years I’ve seen how that simple act of learning to sew all those years ago, has so deeply impacted the way I live, work, and parent. I wanted to reinforce the idea that everything in our home was crafted and didn't just appear on a shelf ready for us to digest. It came from someplace and someone, which is a very powerful idea- one that I’m committed to. It feeds the Less Is More ideas about consumerism and quality but it also empowers everyone to become a maker themselves.
My Studio here in Minneapolis is where I continue to work and design all the pieces for the PDC, and I’ve expanded the studio to include a small group of sewers in Lima, Peru. This collaboration has been a powerful one. It’s not fast, inexpensive, nor easy to work in Peru, but it is meaningful. This sewing group was started to support hearing impaired women and now employs a handful of very talented sewers. The history of craft is threaded throughout the Peruvian culture and I’m learning so much from working with Pilar, Cecilia, Yesenia, Carmen, Kristine… and we’re only just getting started.
MADE WITH SO MUCH LOVE FROM THE CLUB.
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LARGE BROWN RABBIT: LAZLO
~ 100% cotton canvas
~ hand embroidered face
~ Indian striped cotton overalls
~ hand woven neckerchief
~ disk jointed neck and floppy limbs
~ stuffed with poly-fill
~ about 16 inches tall (toes to top of head- not including ears)
Intended for Children ages 3 and Up
Handmade in Lima Peru
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ABOUT THE PDC AND THE ARTIST JEN MURPHY
My mother taught me how to design patterns and sew teddy bears when I was eleven years old. We both coveted antique mohair teddy bears, but since we were unable to afford to buy them, she taught herself, then taught me. Throughout my childhood we traveled the country selling her beautifully crafted pieces.
For as long as I can remember this is what we did. We made things. In my twenties and early thirties, I successfully carved out a business making one-of-a-kind teddy bears and animals for collectors worldwide, but once I had my own children I questioned why I was making “toys” intended for adults, often relegated to decorations. I wanted the objects I made to be animated by play and imbued with the love children give their favorite toys.
In 2012, I launched the Polka Dot Club with this in mind and in the intervening years I’ve seen how that simple act of learning to sew all those years ago, has so deeply impacted the way I live, work, and parent. I wanted to reinforce the idea that everything in our home was crafted and didn't just appear on a shelf ready for us to digest. It came from someplace and someone, which is a very powerful idea- one that I’m committed to. It feeds the Less Is More ideas about consumerism and quality but it also empowers everyone to become a maker themselves.
My Studio here in Minneapolis is where I continue to work and design all the pieces for the PDC, and I’ve expanded the studio to include a small group of sewers in Lima, Peru. This collaboration has been a powerful one. It’s not fast, inexpensive, nor easy to work in Peru, but it is meaningful. This sewing group was started to support hearing impaired women and now employs a handful of very talented sewers. The history of craft is threaded throughout the Peruvian culture and I’m learning so much from working with Pilar, Cecilia, Yesenia, Carmen, Kristine… and we’re only just getting started.
MADE WITH SO MUCH LOVE FROM THE CLUB.
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PDC MEDIUM CAT IN BLOCK PRINTS
~ 100% cotton canvas
~ hand embroidered face
~ Indian block printed bloomers
~ cotton neck ruffle
~ disk jointed neck and floppy limbs
~ stuffed with poly-fill
~ about 12 inches tall (toes to top of head- not including ears)
Intended for Children ages 3 and Up
Handmade in Lima Peru
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ABOUT THE PDC AND THE ARTIST JEN MURPHY
My mother taught me how to design patterns and sew teddy bears when I was eleven years old. We both coveted antique mohair teddy bears, but since we were unable to afford to buy them, she taught herself, then taught me. Throughout my childhood we traveled the country selling her beautifully crafted pieces.
For as long as I can remember this is what we did. We made things. In my twenties and early thirties, I successfully carved out a business making one-of-a-kind teddy bears and animals for collectors worldwide, but once I had my own children I questioned why I was making “toys” intended for adults, often relegated to decorations. I wanted the objects I made to be animated by play and imbued with the love children give their favorite toys.
In 2012, I launched the Polka Dot Club with this in mind and in the intervening years I’ve seen how that simple act of learning to sew all those years ago, has so deeply impacted the way I live, work, and parent. I wanted to reinforce the idea that everything in our home was crafted and didn't just appear on a shelf ready for us to digest. It came from someplace and someone, which is a very powerful idea- one that I’m committed to. It feeds the Less Is More ideas about consumerism and quality but it also empowers everyone to become a maker themselves.
My Studio here in Minneapolis is where I continue to work and design all the pieces for the PDC, and I’ve expanded the studio to include a small group of sewers in Lima, Peru. This collaboration has been a powerful one. It’s not fast, inexpensive, nor easy to work in Peru, but it is meaningful. This sewing group was started to support hearing impaired women and now employs a handful of very talented sewers. The history of craft is threaded throughout the Peruvian culture and I’m learning so much from working with Pilar, Cecilia, Yesenia, Carmen, Kristine… and we’re only just getting started.
MADE WITH SO MUCH LOVE FROM THE CLUB.
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PDC MEDIUM BALLET CAT
~ 100% cotton canvas
~ hand embroidered face
~ cotton ruffle dress
~ wool & cotton pom pom shoes
~ disk jointed neck and floppy limbs
~ stuffed with poly-fill
~ about 12 inches tall (toes to top of head- not including ears)
Intended for Children ages 3 and Up
Handmade in Lima Peru
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ABOUT THE PDC AND THE ARTIST JEN MURPHY
My mother taught me how to design patterns and sew teddy bears when I was eleven years old. We both coveted antique mohair teddy bears, but since we were unable to afford to buy them, she taught herself, then taught me. Throughout my childhood we traveled the country selling her beautifully crafted pieces.
For as long as I can remember this is what we did. We made things. In my twenties and early thirties, I successfully carved out a business making one-of-a-kind teddy bears and animals for collectors worldwide, but once I had my own children I questioned why I was making “toys” intended for adults, often relegated to decorations. I wanted the objects I made to be animated by play and imbued with the love children give their favorite toys.
In 2012, I launched the Polka Dot Club with this in mind and in the intervening years I’ve seen how that simple act of learning to sew all those years ago, has so deeply impacted the way I live, work, and parent. I wanted to reinforce the idea that everything in our home was crafted and didn't just appear on a shelf ready for us to digest. It came from someplace and someone, which is a very powerful idea- one that I’m committed to. It feeds the Less Is More ideas about consumerism and quality but it also empowers everyone to become a maker themselves.
My Studio here in Minneapolis is where I continue to work and design all the pieces for the PDC, and I’ve expanded the studio to include a small group of sewers in Lima, Peru. This collaboration has been a powerful one. It’s not fast, inexpensive, nor easy to work in Peru, but it is meaningful. This sewing group was started to support hearing impaired women and now employs a handful of very talented sewers. The history of craft is threaded throughout the Peruvian culture and I’m learning so much from working with Pilar, Cecilia, Yesenia, Carmen, Kristine… and we’re only just getting started.
MADE WITH SO MUCH LOVE FROM THE CLUB.
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PDC MEDIUM BALLET CAT
~ 100% cotton canvas
~ hand embroidered face
~ cotton ruffle dress
~ wool & cotton pom pom shoes
~ disk jointed neck and floppy limbs
~ stuffed with poly-fill
~ about 12 inches tall (toes to top of head- not including ears)
Intended for Children ages 3 and Up
Handmade in Lima Peru
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ABOUT THE PDC AND THE ARTIST JEN MURPHY
My mother taught me how to design patterns and sew teddy bears when I was eleven years old. We both coveted antique mohair teddy bears, but since we were unable to afford to buy them, she taught herself, then taught me. Throughout my childhood we traveled the country selling her beautifully crafted pieces.
For as long as I can remember this is what we did. We made things. In my twenties and early thirties, I successfully carved out a business making one-of-a-kind teddy bears and animals for collectors worldwide, but once I had my own children I questioned why I was making “toys” intended for adults, often relegated to decorations. I wanted the objects I made to be animated by play and imbued with the love children give their favorite toys.
In 2012, I launched the Polka Dot Club with this in mind and in the intervening years I’ve seen how that simple act of learning to sew all those years ago, has so deeply impacted the way I live, work, and parent. I wanted to reinforce the idea that everything in our home was crafted and didn't just appear on a shelf ready for us to digest. It came from someplace and someone, which is a very powerful idea- one that I’m committed to. It feeds the Less Is More ideas about consumerism and quality but it also empowers everyone to become a maker themselves.
My Studio here in Minneapolis is where I continue to work and design all the pieces for the PDC, and I’ve expanded the studio to include a small group of sewers in Lima, Peru. This collaboration has been a powerful one. It’s not fast, inexpensive, nor easy to work in Peru, but it is meaningful. This sewing group was started to support hearing impaired women and now employs a handful of very talented sewers. The history of craft is threaded throughout the Peruvian culture and I’m learning so much from working with Pilar, Cecilia, Yesenia, Carmen, Kristine… and we’re only just getting started.
MADE WITH SO MUCH LOVE FROM THE CLUB.
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PDC MEDIUM BALLET RABBIT
~ 100% cotton canvas
~ hand embroidered face
~ cotton ruffle dress
~ wool & cotton pom pom shoes
~ disk jointed neck and floppy limbs
~ stuffed with poly-fill
~ about 12 inches tall (toes to top of head- not including ears)
Intended for Children ages 3 and Up
Handmade in Lima Peru
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ABOUT THE PDC AND THE ARTIST JEN MURPHY
My mother taught me how to design patterns and sew teddy bears when I was eleven years old. We both coveted antique mohair teddy bears, but since we were unable to afford to buy them, she taught herself, then taught me. Throughout my childhood we traveled the country selling her beautifully crafted pieces.
For as long as I can remember this is what we did. We made things. In my twenties and early thirties, I successfully carved out a business making one-of-a-kind teddy bears and animals for collectors worldwide, but once I had my own children I questioned why I was making “toys” intended for adults, often relegated to decorations. I wanted the objects I made to be animated by play and imbued with the love children give their favorite toys.
In 2012, I launched the Polka Dot Club with this in mind and in the intervening years I’ve seen how that simple act of learning to sew all those years ago, has so deeply impacted the way I live, work, and parent. I wanted to reinforce the idea that everything in our home was crafted and didn't just appear on a shelf ready for us to digest. It came from someplace and someone, which is a very powerful idea- one that I’m committed to. It feeds the Less Is More ideas about consumerism and quality but it also empowers everyone to become a maker themselves.
My Studio here in Minneapolis is where I continue to work and design all the pieces for the PDC, and I’ve expanded the studio to include a small group of sewers in Lima, Peru. This collaboration has been a powerful one. It’s not fast, inexpensive, nor easy to work in Peru, but it is meaningful. This sewing group was started to support hearing impaired women and now employs a handful of very talented sewers. The history of craft is threaded throughout the Peruvian culture and I’m learning so much from working with Pilar, Cecilia, Yesenia, Carmen, Kristine… and we’re only just getting started.
MADE WITH SO MUCH LOVE FROM THE CLUB.
$16.00
~ Fits all PDC Classic Bears, Medium Rabbits/Cats, & Large Rabbits/Cats
~ Neck Ruffle to accessorize all of your PDC animal friends
~ hand wash - dry flat
NOTE: Block print ruffles are exclusive to PDC website.
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handmade in Lima, Peru
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ABOUT THE PDC AND THE ARTIST JEN MURPHY
My mother taught me how to design patterns and sew teddy bears when I was eleven years old. We both coveted antique mohair teddy bears, but since we were unable to afford to buy them, she taught herself, then taught me. Throughout my childhood we traveled the country selling her beautifully crafted pieces.
For as long as I can remember this is what we did. We made things. In my twenties and early thirties, I successfully carved out a business making one-of-a-kind teddy bears and animals for collectors worldwide, but once I had my own children I questioned why I was making “toys” intended for adults, often relegated to decorations. I wanted the objects I made to be animated by play and imbued with the love children give their favorite toys.
In 2012, I launched the Polka Dot Club with this in mind and in the intervening years I’ve seen how that simple act of learning to sew all those years ago, has so deeply impacted the way I live, work, and parent. I wanted to reinforce the idea that everything in our home was crafted and didn't just appear on a shelf ready for us to digest. It came from someplace and someone, which is a very powerful idea- one that I’m committed to. It feeds the Less Is More ideas about consumerism and quality but it also empowers everyone to become a maker themselves.
My Studio here in Minneapolis is where I continue to work and design all the pieces for the PDC, and I’ve expanded the studio to include a small group of sewers in Lima, Peru. This collaboration has been a powerful one. It’s not fast, inexpensive, nor easy to work in Peru, but it is meaningful. This sewing group was started to support hearing impaired women and now employs a handful of very talented sewers. The history of craft is threaded throughout the Peruvian culture and I’m learning so much from working with Pilar, Cecilia, Yesenia, Carmen, Kristine… and we’re only just getting started.
MADE WITH SO MUCH LOVE FROM THE CLUB.
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~ Fits all PDC Bears and Rabbits
~ Merino Wool Fabric
~ Winter White Pocket
~ Twill Tape Tie
~ hand wash - dry flat
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handmade in Lima, Peru
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ABOUT THE PDC AND THE ARTIST JEN MURPHY
My mother taught me how to design patterns and sew teddy bears when I was eleven years old. We both coveted antique mohair teddy bears, but since we were unable to afford to buy them, she taught herself, then taught me. Throughout my childhood we traveled the country selling her beautifully crafted pieces.
For as long as I can remember this is what we did. We made things. In my twenties and early thirties, I successfully carved out a business making one-of-a-kind teddy bears and animals for collectors worldwide, but once I had my own children I questioned why I was making “toys” intended for adults, often relegated to decorations. I wanted the objects I made to be animated by play and imbued with the love children give their favorite toys.
In 2012, I launched the Polka Dot Club with this in mind and in the intervening years I’ve seen how that simple act of learning to sew all those years ago, has so deeply impacted the way I live, work, and parent. I wanted to reinforce the idea that everything in our home was crafted and didn't just appear on a shelf ready for us to digest. It came from someplace and someone, which is a very powerful idea- one that I’m committed to. It feeds the Less Is More ideas about consumerism and quality but it also empowers everyone to become a maker themselves.
My Studio here in Minneapolis is where I continue to work and design all the pieces for the PDC, and I’ve expanded the studio to include a small group of sewers in Lima, Peru. This collaboration has been a powerful one. It’s not fast, inexpensive, nor easy to work in Peru, but it is meaningful. This sewing group was started to support hearing impaired women and now employs a handful of very talented sewers. The history of craft is threaded throughout the Peruvian culture and I’m learning so much from working with Pilar, Cecilia, Yesenia, Carmen, Kristine… and we’re only just getting started.
MADE WITH SO MUCH LOVE FROM THE CLUB.
$22.00
These dresses look great layered with Ruffle Dresses, Tie Skirts, or all on their own.
~ fits Large Rabbits, Dolls, Medium Rabbits
~ Cotton
~ elastic neck and sleeve
~ hand wash - dry flat
NOTE: Block print accessories and separates are exclusive to PDC website.
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Solids: handmade in Lima Peru
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ABOUT THE PDC AND THE ARTIST JEN MURPHY
My mother taught me how to design patterns and sew teddy bears when I was eleven years old. We both coveted antique mohair teddy bears, but since we were unable to afford to buy them, she taught herself, then taught me. Throughout my childhood we traveled the country selling her beautifully crafted pieces.
For as long as I can remember this is what we did. We made things. In my twenties and early thirties, I successfully carved out a business making one-of-a-kind teddy bears and animals for collectors worldwide, but once I had my own children I questioned why I was making “toys” intended for adults, often relegated to decorations. I wanted the objects I made to be animated by play and imbued with the love children give their favorite toys.
In 2012, I launched the Polka Dot Club with this in mind and in the intervening years I’ve seen how that simple act of learning to sew all those years ago, has so deeply impacted the way I live, work, and parent. I wanted to reinforce the idea that everything in our home was crafted and didn't just appear on a shelf ready for us to digest. It came from someplace and someone, which is a very powerful idea- one that I’m committed to. It feeds the Less Is More ideas about consumerism and quality but it also empowers everyone to become a maker themselves.
My Studio here in Minneapolis is where I continue to work and design all the pieces for the PDC, and I’ve expanded the studio to include a small group of sewers in Lima, Peru. This collaboration has been a powerful one. It’s not fast, inexpensive, nor easy to work in Peru, but it is meaningful. This sewing group was started to support hearing impaired women and now employs a handful of very talented sewers. The history of craft is threaded throughout the Peruvian culture and I’m learning so much from working with Pilar, Cecilia, Yesenia, Carmen, Kristine… and we’re only just getting started.
MADE WITH SO MUCH LOVE FROM THE CLUB.
$20.00
~ fits Large Rabbits, Medium Rabbit, Doll, & PDC Big Bear
~ Cotton
~ elastic waist and small opening for tail
~ hand wash - dry flat
~Intended for Children ages 3 and Up
NOTE: Block print accessories and separates are exclusive to PDC website.
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Solids: handmade in Lima Peru
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ABOUT THE PDC AND THE ARTIST JEN MURPHY
My mother taught me how to design patterns and sew teddy bears when I was eleven years old. We both coveted antique mohair teddy bears, but since we were unable to afford to buy them, she taught herself, then taught me. Throughout my childhood we traveled the country selling her beautifully crafted pieces.
For as long as I can remember this is what we did. We made things. In my twenties and early thirties, I successfully carved out a business making one-of-a-kind teddy bears and animals for collectors worldwide, but once I had my own children I questioned why I was making “toys” intended for adults, often relegated to decorations. I wanted the objects I made to be animated by play and imbued with the love children give their favorite toys.
In 2012, I launched the Polka Dot Club with this in mind and in the intervening years I’ve seen how that simple act of learning to sew all those years ago, has so deeply impacted the way I live, work, and parent. I wanted to reinforce the idea that everything in our home was crafted and didn't just appear on a shelf ready for us to digest. It came from someplace and someone, which is a very powerful idea- one that I’m committed to. It feeds the Less Is More ideas about consumerism and quality but it also empowers everyone to become a maker themselves.
My Studio here in Minneapolis is where I continue to work and design all the pieces for the PDC, and I’ve expanded the studio to include a small group of sewers in Lima, Peru. This collaboration has been a powerful one. It’s not fast, inexpensive, nor easy to work in Peru, but it is meaningful. This sewing group was started to support hearing impaired women and now employs a handful of very talented sewers. The history of craft is threaded throughout the Peruvian culture and I’m learning so much from working with Pilar, Cecilia, Yesenia, Carmen, Kristine… and we’re only just getting started.
MADE WITH SO MUCH LOVE FROM THE CLUB.
$22.00
Pair with a Simple Shirt, neckerchief, or worn alone: this Dress fits a wide variety of PDC toys and others already in your collection at home.
~ Intended for Children ages 3 and Up
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ABOUT THE PDC AND THE ARTIST JEN MURPHY
My mother taught me how to design patterns and sew teddy bears when I was eleven years old. We both coveted antique mohair teddy bears, but since we were unable to afford to buy them, she taught herself, then taught me. Throughout my childhood we traveled the country selling her beautifully crafted pieces.
For as long as I can remember this is what we did. We made things. In my twenties and early thirties, I successfully carved out a business making one-of-a-kind teddy bears and animals for collectors worldwide, but once I had my own children I questioned why I was making “toys” intended for adults, often relegated to decorations. I wanted the objects I made to be animated by play and imbued with the love children give their favorite toys.
In 2012, I launched the Polka Dot Club with this in mind and in the intervening years I’ve seen how that simple act of learning to sew all those years ago, has so deeply impacted the way I live, work, and parent. I wanted to reinforce the idea that everything in our home was crafted and didn't just appear on a shelf ready for us to digest. It came from someplace and someone, which is a very powerful idea- one that I’m committed to. It feeds the Less Is More ideas about consumerism and quality but it also empowers everyone to become a maker themselves.
My Studio here in Minneapolis is where I continue to work and design all the pieces for the PDC, and I’ve expanded the studio to include a small group of sewers in Lima, Peru. This collaboration has been a powerful one. It’s not fast, inexpensive, nor easy to work in Peru, but it is meaningful. This sewing group was started to support hearing impaired women and now employs a handful of very talented sewers. The history of craft is threaded throughout the Peruvian culture and I’m learning so much from working with Pilar, Cecilia, Yesenia, Carmen, Kristine… and we’re only just getting started.
MADE WITH SO MUCH LOVE FROM THE CLUB.
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ABOUT THE PDC AND THE ARTIST JEN MURPHY
My mother taught me how to design patterns and sew teddy bears when I was eleven years old. We both coveted antique mohair teddy bears, but since we were unable to afford to buy them, she taught herself, then taught me. Throughout my childhood we traveled the country selling her beautifully crafted pieces.
For as long as I can remember this is what we did. We made things. In my twenties and early thirties, I successfully carved out a business making one-of-a-kind teddy bears and animals for collectors worldwide, but once I had my own children I questioned why I was making “toys” intended for adults, often relegated to decorations. I wanted the objects I made to be animated by play and imbued with the love children give their favorite toys.
In 2012, I launched the Polka Dot Club with this in mind and in the intervening years I’ve seen how that simple act of learning to sew all those years ago, has so deeply impacted the way I live, work, and parent. I wanted to reinforce the idea that everything in our home was crafted and didn't just appear on a shelf ready for us to digest. It came from someplace and someone, which is a very powerful idea- one that I’m committed to. It feeds the Less Is More ideas about consumerism and quality but it also empowers everyone to become a maker themselves.
My Studio here in Minneapolis is where I continue to work and design all the pieces for the PDC, and I’ve expanded the studio to include a small group of sewers in Lima, Peru. This collaboration has been a powerful one. It’s not fast, inexpensive, nor easy to work in Peru, but it is meaningful. This sewing group was started to support hearing impaired women and now employs a handful of very talented sewers. The history of craft is threaded throughout the Peruvian culture and I’m learning so much from working with Pilar, Cecilia, Yesenia, Carmen, Kristine… and we’re only just getting started.
MADE WITH SO MUCH LOVE FROM THE CLUB.
$32.00
~ Fits all PDC Classic Bears, Medium Rabbits/Cats, & Large Rabbits/Cats
~ Merino Wool Fabric
~ Winter White Pocket
~ Twill Tape Tie
~ hand wash - dry flat
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handmade in Lima, Peru
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ABOUT THE PDC AND THE ARTIST JEN MURPHY
My mother taught me how to design patterns and sew teddy bears when I was eleven years old. We both coveted antique mohair teddy bears, but since we were unable to afford to buy them, she taught herself, then taught me. Throughout my childhood we traveled the country selling her beautifully crafted pieces.
For as long as I can remember this is what we did. We made things. In my twenties and early thirties, I successfully carved out a business making one-of-a-kind teddy bears and animals for collectors worldwide, but once I had my own children I questioned why I was making “toys” intended for adults, often relegated to decorations. I wanted the objects I made to be animated by play and imbued with the love children give their favorite toys.
In 2012, I launched the Polka Dot Club with this in mind and in the intervening years I’ve seen how that simple act of learning to sew all those years ago, has so deeply impacted the way I live, work, and parent. I wanted to reinforce the idea that everything in our home was crafted and didn't just appear on a shelf ready for us to digest. It came from someplace and someone, which is a very powerful idea- one that I’m committed to. It feeds the Less Is More ideas about consumerism and quality but it also empowers everyone to become a maker themselves.
My Studio here in Minneapolis is where I continue to work and design all the pieces for the PDC, and I’ve expanded the studio to include a small group of sewers in Lima, Peru. This collaboration has been a powerful one. It’s not fast, inexpensive, nor easy to work in Peru, but it is meaningful. This sewing group was started to support hearing impaired women and now employs a handful of very talented sewers. The history of craft is threaded throughout the Peruvian culture and I’m learning so much from working with Pilar, Cecilia, Yesenia, Carmen, Kristine… and we’re only just getting started.
MADE WITH SO MUCH LOVE FROM THE CLUB.
$22.00
Decorative wooden Pteranodon dinosaur by T-Lab.
These whimsical wooden dinosaurs from the folks at T-Lab have been around in Japan for many years. This gorgeous Brachiosaurus will have an amazing “cheer-up” vibe in your home, on your desk or in your children’s room. And with such a wonderful collection to choose from, the hard part will be picking your favorite.
This handmade wooden Brachiosaurus is perfect for gentle play or displaying on a desk or shelf.
Product Details:
Recommended Age: 3 years +
Measurements: 9 / 3.5 / 7.3 H (cm) approx
Material: Albizia Falcata wood, water painting
T-Lab is a Japanese maker committed to communicate the warmth of wood and handworking whilst preserving the forests. “Pole Pole” means slowly, little by little, in Swahili. The original design, curved and soft makes them endearing. Cutting, carving, sanding finely and thoroughly hand painting, each piece is somewhat different and absolutely unique! Only high skilled craftsmen can obtain almost identical results for each animal. The wood comes from the fast-growing White Albizia wood and T-Lab takes care to replant the Albizia wood on their farmland in Indonesia “to give back to earth as a manufacturer”.
$20.00 $24.00
ITEM: Maxi Donkey and Rabbit (sold individually - Please choose from the drop down menu)
WOOD: alder - Donkey and Rabbit
PAINT: non - toxic and water based, complying to EN-71 standards
MAINTENANCE: In case of stains or scratches sand with a fine sandpaper. Avoid direct sunlight or high temperature exposion
DESIGN: Simple and minimalistic shapes. No sharp edges and free of harmful chemicals. Designed, handmade and handpainted in Croatia, EU
PACKAGING: Cardboard box, made to be reusable and recyclable. Remove all tags and loose parts before giving to a child.
DIMENSIONS: Mini: : 19 x 8 cm
AGE: 18m+
CE certified
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WOOD: alder - Horse
PAINT: non - toxic and water based, complying to EN-71 standards
MAINTENANCE: In case of stains or scratches sand with a fine sandpaper. Avoid direct sunlight or high temperature exposion
DESIGN: Simple and minimalistic shapes. No sharp edges and free of harmful chemicals. Designed, handmade and handpainted in Croatia, EU
PACKAGING: Cardboard box, made to be reusable and recyclable. Remove all tags and loose parts before giving to a child.
DIMENSIONS: Mini: 10 x 8 cm
AGE: 18m+
CE certified
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Decorative wooden Ankylosaurus dinosaur by T-Lab.
These whimsical wooden dinosaurs from the folks at T-Lab have been around in Japan for many years. This gorgeous Brachiosaurus will have an amazing “cheer-up” vibe in your home, on your desk or in your children’s room. And with such a wonderful collection to choose from, the hard part will be picking your favorite.
This handmade wooden Brachiosaurus is perfect for gentle play or displaying on a desk or shelf.
Product Details:
Recommended Age: 3 years +
Measurements: 9 / 3.5 / 7.3 H (cm) approx
Material: Albizia Falcata wood, water painting
T-Lab is a Japanese maker committed to communicate the warmth of wood and handworking whilst preserving the forests. “Pole Pole” means slowly, little by little, in Swahili. The original design, curved and soft makes them endearing. Cutting, carving, sanding finely and thoroughly hand painting, each piece is somewhat different and absolutely unique! Only high skilled craftsmen can obtain almost identical results for each animal. The wood comes from the fast-growing White Albizia wood and T-Lab takes care to replant the Albizia wood on their farmland in Indonesia “to give back to earth as a manufacturer”.
$16.00
Duck Polepole wooden animal designed and created in Japan by T-Lab. Hand-crafted in Indonesia, each Polepole animal is skillfully carved by hand out of an incredibly soft, light sustainable wood called albizia, grown on T-Lab's own farms in Indonesia. The wood is then carefully sanded to create a super smooth surface and finally hand painted and finished in Japan with the sweetest expressions and patterns.
Polepole is pronounced 'poh-leh poh-leh' and translates as 'slowly slowly' in Swahili, referring to the careful hand-carved process used to craft each animal. Each animal is unique and has its own charm and character as it is completely hand-made.
Width 2.4 / 2.4 Height.
Made from white Albizia wood.
We love T-Lab's unique wooden animals, a beautifully made product for decoration or play.
$24.00
A tortoise made of natural linen and filled with hypo-allergenic fill. Sweet cross-stitch details and a single French knot for eyes. A sweet addition to your natural nursery or child's organic play.
This item is part of our zero waste initiative, made from the smallest scraps so that nothing goes to waste.
$68.00
100% organic cotton. Simply irresistable is Mando, the sloth.
Newly added in color Ecru, Mando is hand crochet in a hand looped stitch, so tactile and sweet, surely a friend who will last a life time. The perfect baby gift.
$22.00
Decorative wooden Tyrannosaurus by T-Lab.
These whimsical wooden dinosaurs from the folks at T-Lab have been around in Japan for many years. This gorgeous Tyrannosaurus will have an amazing “cheer-up” vibe in your home, on your desk or in your children’s room. And with such a wonderful collection to choose from, the hard part will be picking your favorite.
This handmade wooden Tyrannosaurus is perfect for gentle play or displaying on a desk or shelf.
Product Details:
Recommended Age: 3 years +
Measurements: 9.5 / 3.5 / 7 H (cm) approx
Material: Albizia Falcata wood, water painting
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T-Lab is a Japanese maker committed to communicate the warmth of wood and handworking whilst preserving the forests. “Pole Pole” means slowly, little by little, in Swahili. The original design, curved and soft makes them endearing. Cutting, carving, sanding finely and thoroughly hand painting, each piece is somewhat different and absolutely unique! Only high skilled craftsmen can obtain almost identical results for each animal. The wood comes from the fast-growing White Albizia wood and T-Lab takes care to replant the Albizia wood on their farmland in Indonesia “to give back to earth as a manufacturer”.
$22.00
Decorative wooden Brachiosaurus by T-Lab.
These whimsical wooden dinosaurs from the folks at T-Lab have been around in Japan for many years. This gorgeous Brachiosaurus will have an amazing “cheer-up” vibe in your home, on your desk or in your children’s room. And with such a wonderful collection to choose from, the hard part will be picking your favorite.
This handmade wooden Brachiosaurus is perfect for gentle play or displaying on a desk or shelf.
Product Details:
Recommended Age: 3 years +
Measurements: 9 / 3.5 / 7.3 H (cm) approx
Material: Albizia Falcata wood, water painting
T-Lab is a Japanese maker committed to communicate the warmth of wood and handworking whilst preserving the forests. “Pole Pole” means slowly, little by little, in Swahili. The original design, curved and soft makes them endearing. Cutting, carving, sanding finely and thoroughly hand painting, each piece is somewhat different and absolutely unique! Only high skilled craftsmen can obtain almost identical results for each animal. The wood comes from the fast-growing White Albizia wood and T-Lab takes care to replant the Albizia wood on their farmland in Indonesia “to give back to earth as a manufacturer”.
