Richard, the Steiff Hemp Bear 29 cm

"Richard, the Steiff hemp bear, is truly an extraordinary bear! His vintage design was inspired by the world's first teddy bear — PB55 — which was made in 1902, but he is up to date, as he is made from the latest sustainable and vegan-friendly materials. 

His tousled coat is made from incredibly eco-friendly hemp. This sustainable, plant-based fabric absorbs natural dyes beautifully and feels as soft as mohair. His paw pads may feel like felt, but they are made from a groundbreaking new herbal material called Violan®. Just like the original PB55 on which its design is based, this teddy is filled with wood wool and its black wooden eyes shine. It proudly wears a special brass tag  Teddies for Tomorrow  on its chest. It shows a picture of the world's first soft toy, created by Steiff over a century ago.

It is a great limited edition Steiff collector's bear. Only 1,902 pieces will be produced. Size: 29 cm. Please note: This teddy bear is not a toy. It is intended exclusively for adult collectors.