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LARGE BROWN RABBIT: LUCA
~ 100% cotton canvas
~ hand embroidered face
~ chambray overalls with pockets
~ pima shirt
~ 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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This sweet new take on our classic Maren dress comes in a soft ‘shell’ linen. Featuring a dramatic puff sleeve with elasticated cuff, hand smocking to chest, and Maren’s signature naive bold embroidery to skirt and sleeve in pastel pink. Invisible zip closure to back.
100% Organic Linen
Ethically made in India
Hand wash recommended
1-2 years. Dress length is 44cm.
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The pretty Hana dress falls just over the knee, with a sweet elasticated ‘cinch’ at her waist, creating a lovely “doll-like” shape. Crafted in our sweet pastel rainbow check, with bold contrast embroideries in ‘shell’, little pockets and hand smocking details at cuffs. Trimmed with hand blanket stitch at cuffs and hand crochet stitch at neckline. Invisible zip to back.
100% Cotton woven check
Ethically made in India
Hand wash recommended
3-5 years. Dress length is 60cm.
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Hedda is a sweet and special a-line blouse in a 1950s-inspired ‘apple’ green. Her gathered sleeves and pretty collar feature dramatic contrast embroidery. Button up placket to front. We love Hedda worn tucked into shorts, or loose over simple leggings.
100% Organic Linen
Ethically made in India
Hand wash recommended
2-3 years. Blouse length is 38cm, sleeve opening width is 10.5cm.
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The pretty Ines blouse in ‘pool’ linen features an all-over dotted floral embroidery. Her collar and half moon pockets are finished with a scallop embroidery, and sleeves gently puff for a vintage look. Button up front with placket. We love Ines with shorts, or layer her under dungarees.
100% Organic Linen
Ethically made in India
Hand wash recommended
3-5 years. Blouse length is 40cm, sleeve opening width is 9.5cm.
