June Kendall, also known as 'Hardy Bears', from Hampshire, England.

June is an established watercolour artist who, since 1991 has been making miniature teddy bears. June’s teddy bears are made from the finest quality mohair in the same traditional way the original ‘Teddy Bear’ was made in the early 1900’s. Her work is charming, highly distinctive and meticulously stitched. A True Artist!

Judy was hand-selected to replicate 'Grandpa Silly' one of three bears for our 'Olde Time Favourites'  collection. We wanted to reproduce the collection as artist bears not manufactured, allowing the artists to put their own twist, signature and style into the bears. So on that note we would like to further introduce, 'Grandpa Silly', a limited edition of 25 pieces.

*We will be launching and showcasing Grandpa Silly, along with Wee Archie and Little Rupert at the Hugglets Show on Sunday 12th of September. Come and see us in Hall 1, stand 18C.