Mohair Teds
part 1-Artist teddies
ARMANDO (and Lester, a Steiff)
On the left is Armando. I dearly wanted a red bear similar to the famous Alfonso. I had the name all ready, something similar to Alfonso. My new friend Rosalie Carpio made the perfect bear according to my specifications. She is an Australian living in Hong Kong, and with Armando she sent a little jade pendant for him to wear, a tiny junk ship, a container of rice, a dragon keychain and my name written in a special picture calligraphy. Also included was his own teddy passport. Armando is made of official "Alfonso red" mohair, which is red fur on a cream backing cloth like the material on the real Alfonso. On his muzzle, Rosalie has plucked out the fibers to give him the look af being well-worn.
Armando at Splendid China
Armando and friend JD at my second job, Dekalb Art Supply
ELTON
(aka The Purple One)
This is Elton, made by artist Rita Shea. I asked if she could make a purple bear for me and off she went.
He is a big guy, I would say over 20" tall, and made of Schulte young curly mohair in a rich purple. He has purple ultrasuede pads and a very deep growler.
He is luscious to hold and understuffed a little to make him cuddly. He is quite the gorgeous fellow.
This picture is closer to his real-life color.
My fave pic of The Purple One.
TRUMAN
Burgundy Artist Bear
Truman is a design by Joyce Reichard. I had him custom made with burgundy curly mohair and black pawpads. He was a very good bear for the price.
Here you can see Truman's cool leather studded collar.
MY MOHAIR TEDS --artiist teddies
Louis--my second Antique Teddy
Other/Antique Teddies
For more pics of these guys, check out the FUN PHOTOS page.
PENNY'S PAGE Valentine Teds Special Friends Traditional Teds
MY MOHAIR TEDS The Other Chief's Page Christmas Teds PANDAS
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Pink Teds Other Colors Multi Teds
White Teds Brown Teds Black Teds
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