
Soft Toys
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Soft Toy Gecko
$79.90This gecko soft toy is bright and bold with lots of extensions which aids young children develop touch, feel and dexterity.
This soft toy gecko is made by BAREFOOT under the Fair Trade Scheme. Under the Fair Trade Scheme, these soft toys are painstakingly made one at a time and provide a means for those who are less fortunate to earn an honest day's wage to support their families and children. By buying this soft toy, you are supporting a community who is less fortunate and helping them earn a living.
Each soft toy is unique and the colours vary from piece to piece.
Dimensions: H9cm L44cm
THE BAREFOOT STORY:
In 1958, Barbara Sansoni, a colourist and artist, created the BAREFOOT concept when she recognised the need to help young women in Sri Lanka, who had little schooling and no skills to fend for themselves and their families. Today, BAREFOOT is a premier textile design company exporting to many countries worldwide whilst helping to support a poorer community.
BAREFOOT is not a charity organisation. The workers receive an honest wage and the joy of being able to support themselves and their children with dignity and self-respect. The cloth used in the manufacture of its products is in demand for its utility and appearance. Creative designers are encouraged to be innovative and stretch their creative intelligence.Gift suggestion: A great little toy for a young child.
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Soft Toy -Thorny Devil
$79.90Soft toys can be a great development toy for babies to develop their senses, especially this Thorny Devil! With lots of frills and its unique shape, babies can develop fine sensory and motor skills. Being soft and having a shape that is easy for a babys hand to clutch, they can learn how to grab hold onto things. The fabric is colourfast and uses non-toxic dyes.
The colours are bold and bright and will be a source of entertainment for the baby. Its a great gift for someone who's just had a baby and its a gift thats made even more meaningful because it is made by BAREFOOT under the Fair Trade Program.
When you purchase this Thorny Devil Soft Toy, you are supporting the Fair Trade Scheme which helps people from a less fortunate background earn an honest living to put food on the table and afford a shelter over their heads. It helps them give their children a chance for an education and a better life.
Each Thorny Devil Soft Toy is painstakingly hand made and is unique. The colour of each Thorny Devil will vary from piece to piece.
Height: H10cm x W14cm
THE BAREFOOT STORY:
In 1958, Barbara Sansoni created BAREFOOT, a concept to rehabilitate young Sri Lankan women, who had little schooling and no skills. With her skills as a colourist and artist, she was able to do this successfully. Today, BAREFOOT is a premier textile design company exporting products worldwide whilst helping the poorer communities under the Fair Trade Program.
All BAREFOOT products are fully handmade from start to finish. They are not cheap substitutes for machinery, which explains the cost of BAREFOOT products, however, these products will last a lifetime whilst being a constant reminder that we can all help people in other parts of the world who are less fortunate. The yarn from BAREFOOT is hand dyed, using premium Swiss colourfast and non-toxic dyes, then hand woven and fashioned into various products. The high quality workmanship is assured, as there is no time pressures put on the people who do the weaving and needlework. BAREFOOT products are by no means mass-produced and no two pieces are the same.
BAREFOOT is not a charity organisation. The workers earn an honest wage and through BAREFOOT and the Fair Trade Program, they have the ability to support themselves and their children with dignity and self-respect. Today, the cloth from BAREFOOT is in demand for its utility and appearance. Creative designers are encouraged to be innovative and stretch their creative intelligence.Gift suggestion: A great toy to assist dexterity in a child.
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Soft Toy Large Thorny Devil
$89.90This large thorny devil soft toy is a great first birthday gift to help develop touch, feel and dexterity. Made in bright and bold colours, that kids will love and with lots of extensions, the child can learn to hold or grip this soft toy and start to develop a sense of things around them at this early age.
This thorny devil soft toy is made by BAREFOOT under the Fair Trade Scheme. Under the Fair Trade Scheme, these soft toys are painstakingly made one at a time and provide a means for those who are less fortunate to earn an honest day's wage to support their families and children. By buying this soft toy, you are supporting a community who is less fortunate and helping them earn a living.
Each soft toy is unique and the colours vary from piece to piece.
Dimensions: 18cm
THE BAREFOOT STORY:
In 1958, Barbara Sansoni, a colourist and artist, created the BAREFOOT concept when she recognised the need to help young women in Sri Lanka, who had little schooling and no skills to fend for themselves and their families. Today, BAREFOOT is a premier textile design company exporting to many countries worldwide whilst helping to support a poorer community.
BAREFOOT is not a charity organisation. The workers receive an honest wage and the joy of being able to support themselves and their children with dignity and self-respect. The cloth used in the manufacture of its products is in demand for its utility and appearance. Creative designers are encouraged to be innovative and stretch their creative intelligence.Gift suggestion: A great first birthday gift.
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Soft Toy Witchetty Grub
$89.90This soft toy will delight the children. Made to look like a witchetty grub, it has strong bold contrasting colours- it's unique as you're not going to find something quite the same- it's doughnut shaped rings can be removed, an ideal toy for improving dexterity. This Witchetty Grub soft toy makes is an educational toy which can help babies develop sensory and motor skills.
This Witchetty Grub Soft Toy is made by BAREFOOT under the Fair Trade Program. This means that when you buy this soft toy, not only will you be giving a child hours of entertainment, you'll actually be helping someone in this world earn an honest wage to put food on the table and a shelter over their heads. In some cases, you may even be making it possible for someone's child to go to school to get an education. By buying this gift, you are helping someone in a poorer community who otherwise has no hope for a better future.
As Witchetty Grub soft toy is unique, the colour of the Witchetty Grubs vary from piece to piece. Please choose between girl, boy or unisex in the selection box below and your witchetty grub will be choosen accordingly.
Length: 42cm
THE BAREFOOT STORY:
In 1958, a woman by the name of Barbara Sansoni decided she would help the young Sri Lankan women who had no schooling and no skills. As a colourist and artist, she was able to use her own skills to set up BAREFOOT. Today, she has achieved that goal successfully. Today, BAREFOOT is a premier textile design company exporting products to other parts of the world.
All BAREFOOT products are fully handmade from beginning to end. The yarn is hand dyed, using premium Swiss colourfast and non-toxic dyes, then handwoven and fashioned into various products. The high quality workmanship is assured, as there is no time pressures on the weavers and needlewomen. They are not cheap substitutes for machinery, which is why BAREFOOT products cost what they do, however, they will last a lifetime. BAREFOOT products are not mass-produced and no two pieces are the same.
BAREFOOT is not a charity organisation. The workers receive an honest wage in exchange for the work that they do. Through BAREFOOT, under the Fair Trade Program, they are able to support themselves and their children thus acquiring dignity and self-respect. Today, the fabric from BAREFOOT is in demand for its utility and appearance. Creative designers are encouraged to be innovative and to use their creativity.
Gift suggestion: A great way to show you care. -
Soft Toy Penguin
$139.90This Penguin Soft Toy is made by BAREFOOT under the Fair Trade Program. This means that when you buy this soft toy, not only will you be giving a child hours of entertainment, you'll actually be helping someone in this world earn an honest wage to put food on the table and a shelter over their heads. In some cases, you may even be making it possible for someone's child to go to school to get an education. By buying this gift, you are helping someone in a poorer community who otherwise has no hope for a better future.
Length: 60cm*Price is for one large 60cm penguin only.
THE BAREFOOT STORY:
In 1958, Barbara Sansoni, a colourist and artist, created the BAREFOOT concept when she recognised the need to help young women in Sri Lanka, who had little schooling and no skills to fend for themselves and their families. Today, BAREFOOT is a premier textile design company exporting to many countries worldwide whilst helping to support a poorer community.
BAREFOOT is not a charity organisation. The workers receive an honest wage and the joy of being able to support themselves and their children with dignity and self-respect. The cloth used in the manufacture of its products is in demand for its utility and appearance. Creative designers are encouraged to be innovative and stretch their creative intelligence.
Gift suggestion: A great gift for a child who loves penguins. -
Terribly Large Soft Toy Snake
$149.90This terribly large soft toy snake is 3 metres long. This soft toy snake is made by BAREFOOT under the Fair Trade Scheme. Under the Fair Trade Scheme, these soft toys are painstakingly made one at a time and provide a means for those who are less fortunate to earn an honest day's wage to support their families and children. By buying this soft toy, you are supporting a community who is less fortunate and helping them earn a living.
Each soft toy is unique and the colours vary from piece to piece.
Length: 3m
THE BAREFOOT STORY:
In 1958, Barbara Sansoni, a colourist and artist, created the BAREFOOT concept when she recognised the need to help young women in Sri Lanka, who had little schooling and no skills to fend for themselves and their families. Today, BAREFOOT is a premier textile design company exporting to many countries worldwide whilst helping to support a poorer community.
BAREFOOT is not a charity organisation. The workers receive an honest wage and the joy of being able to support themselves and their children with dignity and self-respect. The cloth used in the manufacture of its products is in demand for its utility and appearance. Creative designers are encouraged to be innovative and stretch their creative intelligence.
Gift suggestion: A gift that shows you care. -
Tribal Camel
$169.90This tribal camel will add bold colours to your furnishings.
This tribal camel is made by BAREFOOT under the Fair Trade Scheme. Under the Fair Trade Scheme, these items are painstakingly made one at a time and provide a means for those who are less fortunate to earn an honest day's wage to support their families and children. By buying this tribal camel, you are supporting a community who is less fortunate and helping them earn a living.
Each camel is unique and the colours vary from piece to piece.
Dimensions: 42cm
THE BAREFOOT STORY:
In 1958, Barbara Sansoni, a colourist and artist, created the BAREFOOT concept when she recognised the need to help young women in Sri Lanka, who had little schooling and no skills to fend for themselves and their families. Today, BAREFOOT is a premier textile design company exporting to many countries worldwide whilst helping to support a poorer community.
BAREFOOT is not a charity organisation. The workers receive an honest wage and the joy of being able to support themselves and their children with dignity and self-respect. The cloth used in the manufacture of its products is in demand for its utility and appearance. Creative designers are encouraged to be innovative and stretch their creative intelligence.
Gift suggestion: A great way to support a good cause. -
Soft Toy Wombat
$79.90Wombats are gorgeous animals and this wombat soft toy is ever so cuddle-able! Kids love wombats and this wombat in particular will cheer up any child especially when they are unwell. It makes a great get well present for a child and even an adult! With strong bold colours they will brighten anyone's day.
This wombat is also a great development soft toy to help a child develop a sense of colour and feel. Every wombat is uniquely made - no two wombats are the same. These wombats are each painstakingly handmade by workers at BAREFOOT under the Fair Trade Program. It makes this a gift truly from your heart as you are not just giving a gift to make someone happy, you are also going a long way to helping someone less fortunate. Under the Fair Trade Program, every worker has the opportunity to earn an honest living and support their families. It helps put food on the table and gives less fortunate kids a chance to go to school. When you purchase this gift, know that you are supporting a worthy program.
As every wombat soft toy is individually made, each is unique and the colour of the wombats will vary from piece to piece. Please choose between girl, boy or unisex in the selection box below and your wombat will be chosen accordingly.
Height: 15cm
THE BAREFOOT STORY:
In 1958, Barbara Sansoni, a colourist and artist, created BAREFOOT. She wanted to help young Sri Lankan women, who had little schooling and no skills. Today, BAREFOOT has been successful in achieving its objective and has become a premier textile design company exporting worldwide whilst helping the poorer community make ends meet.
All BAREFOOT products are painstakingly handmade from start to finish. Using yarn that is hand dyed, from premium Swiss colourfast and non-toxic dyes, the fabrics are hand woven and then made into different products to be exported. The high quality workmanship is assured, as there is no time asserted on the weavers and needlewomen. They are not cheap substitutes for machinery, which is why BAREFOOT products are relatively expensive but they will last a lifetime and will be a constant reminder that you are helping someone in need. BAREFOOT products are by no means mass-produced; every piece is unique and no two pieces are the same.
BAREFOOT is not a charity organisation. The workers earn an honest wage with dignity and self respect, to bring food to the table and provide shelter for their families. Today, the fabric from BAREFOOT is in demand for its utility and appearance. Creative designers are encouraged to be innovative and stretch their creative intelligence.
Gift suggestion: A great way to show you care. -
Soft Toy Tortoise
$149.90Tortoises are fascinating creatures and this bright tortoise soft toy will delight any child. It has strong contrasting colours. Every piece is unique and the colours will vary from piece to piece but they are all bright and colourful. Babies and young children start to learn to discern colours at a very young age so this tortoise is a great gift for a young child. But hey, who said they can't be a gift for an adult too? This tortoise is hand made by BAREFOOT under the Fair Trade Scheme set up to give each worker the opportunity to earn an honest wage with self respect and dignity and to be able to support themselves and their children.
Every tortoise is fully handmade from start to finish. No two pieces are the same. The yarn is painstakingly hand dyed, using premium Swiss colourfast and non-toxic dyes, then hand woven and fashioned into the tortoise. The high quality workmanship is assured and the tortoise will last a lifetime. This is what makes this gift so special - made with care and given from the heart.
Every tortoise is unique, and the colour of the tortoise varies from piece to piece. Please choose between girl, boy or unisex in the selection box below and your toy will be choosen accordingly.
Dimensions: H 35cm L 55cm
THE BAREFOOT STORY:
In 1958, Barbara Sansoni, a colourist and artist, created the BAREFOOT concept when she recognised the need to help young women in Sri Lanka, who had little schooling and no skills to fend for themselves and their families. Today, BAREFOOT is a premier textile design company exporting to many countries worldwide whilst helping to support a poorer community.
BAREFOOT is not a charity organisation. The workers receive an honest wage and the joy of being able to support themselves and their children with dignity and self-respect. The cloth used in the manufacture of its products is in demand for its utility and appearance. Creative designers are encouraged to be innovative and stretch their creative intelligence.
Gift suggestion: By buying this gift, you are supporting the Fair Trade Program for a good cause. -
Soft Toy Doll-Charlotte
$99.90All little girls will love this soft toy doll doll. Charlotte is a gorgeous doll, a great gift for a little girl.
This soft toy doll is made by BAREFOOT under the Fair Trade Scheme. Under the Fair Trade Scheme, these soft toy dolls are painstakingly made one at a time and provide a means for those who are less fortunate to earn an honest day's wage to support their families and children. By buying this soft toy, you are supporting a community who is less fortunate and helping them earn a living.
This soft toy doll also makes a great development toy for a baby learning how to recognise colours and develop a sense of touch and feel. Each soft toy is unique and the colours vary from piece to piece.Height: 45cm
THE BAREFOOT STORY:
In 1958, Barbara Sansoni, a colourist and artist, created the BAREFOOT concept when she recognised the need to help young women in Sri Lanka, who had little schooling and no skills to fend for themselves and their families. Today, BAREFOOT is a premier textile design company exporting to many countries worldwide whilst helping to support a poorer community.
BAREFOOT is not a charity organisation. The workers receive an honest wage and the joy of being able to support themselves and their children with dignity and self-respect. The cloth used in the manufacture of its products is in demand for its utility and appearance. Creative designers are encouraged to be innovative and stretch their creative intelligence.
Gift suggestion: A great soft toy for a little girl. -
Soft Toy Lion
$139.90This gorgeous soft toy lion is a large cuddly friend. At a hefty 50cm x 34cm, he is not just a lovable soft toy, but also a great decor in a child's bedroom to bring the room to life!
Dimensions: 50 x 34cm.
About this BAREFOOT Soft Toy
This BAREFOOT soft toy is fully handmade from start to finish. The yarn is hand dyed, using premium Swiss colourfast and non-toxic dyes, then hand woven and fashioned.The high quality workmanship is assured, as there is no time asserted on the weavers and needlewomen. They are not cheap substitutes for machinery, which is why BAREFOOT products are relatively expensive and will last a lifetime. BAREFOOT products are by no means mass-produced and no two pieces are the same.
BAREFOOT is not a charitable organisation. The workers receive an honest wage and the joy of being able to support themselves and their children thus acquiring dignity and self-respect. The cloth is in demand for its utility and appearance. Creative designers are encouraged to be innovative and stretch their creative intelligence. Barefoot fabrics are hand spun, hank dyed and handwoven from 100% cotton and are characterized by the vivid use of colour in geometric proportion.
BAREFOOT is inspired by the land and seascapes, marine life, flora and fauna of Sri Lanka and translates these into abstract geometry to produce beautiful and useful textiles. The BAREFFOT concept was started by Babara Sansoni in 1958, then a young colourist and artist, together with the Good Shepherd Order, who created this concept out of a need for a rehabilitation program for young Sri Lankan women, who had little or no schooling and no skills and were placed in the care of the nuns. Today, BAREFOOT is a premier textile design company exporting worldwide.
Gift suggestion: A great gift for a little boy who loves lions. -
Soft Toy Kangaroo
$89.90A kangaroo is Australia's most recognisable icon and this kangaroo soft toy will certainly be recognised by any child fascinated by a kangaroo. Brightly coloured and cute, this soft toy kangaroo will cheer up a child who is feeling unwell and even an adult. It makes a great gift for the young and old as the kangaroos are made by BAREFOOT under the Fair Trade Scheme and will be a constant reminder of how fortunate we are.
Under the Fair Trade Scheme, these kangaroo soft toys are painstakingly made one at a time and provide a means for those who are less fortunate to earn an honest day's wage to support their families and children. By buying this kangaroo, you are supporting a community who is less fortunate and helping them earn a living.
This kangaroo soft toy also makes a great development toy for a baby learning how to recognise colours and develop a sense of touch and feel. Each kangaroo soft toy is unique and the colour of the kangaroo varies from piece to piece.
Please choose between girl, boy or unisex in the selection box below and your kangaroo will be choosen accordingly.
Height: 30cm
THE BAREFOOT STORY:
Back in 1958, a lady by the name of Barbara Sansoni developed BAREFOOT. As a colourist and artist, she used her skills to help young Sri Lankan women, who had little schooling and no skills. Now, BAREFOOT, a success story, has become a premier textile design company exporting to all parts of the world whilst helping those in need.
All BAREFOOT products are fully handmade from start to finish. The yarn is hand dyed, using premium Swiss colourfast and non-toxic dyes, then hand woven and handmade into various products. The high quality workmanship is assured, as no time is asserted on the weavers and needlewomen. They are not cheap substitutes for machinery, which explains the relative cost of BAREFOOT products, but these painstakingly handmade products will last a lifetime and will provide a constant reminder of how fortunate we are. BAREFOOT products are by no means mass-produced and no two pieces are the same.
BAREFOOT is not a charity organisation. The workers receive an honest wage for the work they do and can earn a living with dignity. Through the Fair Trade Program, they can support themselves and provide food and shelter for their families. Today, the cloth from BAREFFOT is in demand for its utility and appearance. Creative designers are encouraged to be innovative and stretch their creative intelligence.
Gift suggestion: A great way to show you care.