Steiff
Steeped in over 140 years of soft toy-making heritage, Steiff is synonymous with impeccable craftsmanship and an unwavering attention to detail. Founded by Margarete Steiff in 1880, the historic German brand started from humble beginnings. Margarete originally started out by making small felt elephants intended as pincushions: these soon evolved into soft toys and would quickly become a catalogue full of handcrafted animals including monkeys, horses, cats and dogs, giraffes and many others. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for a little one or building your own collection of future heirlooms, look to this range of timeless bears, tigers, tortoises and iconic characters, each one notable for its soft, realistic feel and hallmarked with a signature Steiff button in the ear.