About Bearitz

 

Thank you for taking the time to visit my website and find out a little more about me and my bears.

My name is Janice Davidson and I have been designing and creating collectible mohair bears for 10 years, we are lucky to be based in the beautiful Perthshire countryside in Scotland.

 

 

A friend introduced me to my first artist bear, I was soon hooked buying german mohair, magazines and tools. From the outset I created my own patterns, preferring to make contemporary style bears with long necks and big feet, but as the years have gone by I now find great pleasure in designing all kinds, having gained the necessary skills and experience to do the traditional teddy bear justice and also became a member of the British Toymaker's Guild.

 

 

Only the finest quality fabrics are used. I prefer to work with German mohair and alpaca from Schulte or Hembold. Sometimes I will hand dye the mohair for a wider choice of colour. For the paw pads I use ultrasuede, leather and velvet. Every nose is hand stitched and it is only then that each bear developes his or her own character. All the bears are weighted with a little steel shot in their tummies.

 

Bearitz collectible bears are hand made in many different types of mohair, colours and sizes range from miniature 3" (8cm) to the larger 27" (67.5cm).

 

I have also designed for Deans Bears (the oldest UK teddy bear manufacturer) and Compton and Woodhouse.

 

Bearitz collectible bears are now retailing in Hamleys, the world famous toyshop in London.

 

 

"Drizzle" - Limited Edition for Deans 

 

"Doshi" - Limited Edition for Deans 

 

"Eden" - Limited Edition for Deans 

 

"Mischief" - Chosen by The Teddy Bear Times for  The Winners Catalogue.

A Limited Edition of 15, only available through Compton & Woodhouse.

 

I feel very privileged that my bears travel, finding new homes all over the world. What stories they could tell?

The website is updated regularly, please join my newsletter mailing list for details of the latest bears available. Be sure to save me in your favourites and visit again soon!

 

Big Hugs

Janice