Melanie Smith, also known as 'Barnwell Bears', from Chester, England.

Melanie has been making these beautiful traditional bears professionally, since 2004. They are made from the very finest of materials and natural fabrics of the finest quality - silks, cottons and linen for the clothes. We are delighted at Silly Bears to be stocking Melanie's beautiful bears, and as always we were overwhelmed when we received our 'Spring Collection 2010'. Totally outstanding work by a true artist!

*Melanie has created five stunning traditional style bears for our Winter Collection 2010. This collection demonstrates all the different sizes of bears created by this very talented artist. Launch date the 9th of September.

In addition to the above, we will also be showcasing two more of Melanie's outstanding bears at the Hugglets Show on Sunday 12th of September. Come and see us in Hall 1, stand 18C.