This is a selection of the vintage German mohair we have available at the moment, we understand that the mohair dates from between 1879 and 1920 (one piece was embroidered with the date 1879) and was intended for use primarily in upholstery. Some of it is in very good condition and other pieces are worn, some pieces are embroidered or patterned, we found it reasonably easy to work with as have some friends who have experimented with it too.
We have given the individual pieces names to make them easier to order and identify, we'd prefer not to cut up the embroidered pieces, but we understand that some pieces are fairly large so we are happy to cut up some of the other pieces, especially if you'd like more variety or you make miniatures.
Here are two bears that we made from this vintage mohair, Old Bert and Daniel.You can see how the worn parts can be incorporated into the design, Old Bert certainly seems to have been through the wars.
Updated with new stock 17th March 2009
Also old boot button eyes, click here to see them (opens in a new window).
We have had several enquiries about the backing of the vintage mohair, it is generally very strong and workable, even on miniature bears, some of the more worn pieces are weaker in places where the backing has nearly worn through, but if you're making old fashioned, worn out teddies this can be used to your advantage.
Here's a photo of the backing on a typical piece.
Please click on the photos to see the bigger picture
Jerome
76 x 21 cm
£30
Juno
45 x 59 cm
£36
Mars
54 x 34 cm
£16
Texas
116 x 56 cm
£80
Tribeca
60 x 29 cm
£30
Badger
104 x 66 cm
£80
Glaucus 2
59x59 cm
£45
This is Jasper, made by Kay
from the old German mohair
" I really like the look all this old mohair, it almost makes me wish I'd been made from it, we'd all love to see photos of your bears made from it. Don't forget to look at our genuine old shoe button eyes too."
We cut all our mohair into 'fat' pieces not strips, these are the approximate sizes.
1 metre piece = 100cm x140 cm
1/2 metre piece = 50cm x140 cm
1/4 metre piece = 50cm x70 cm
1/8 metre piece = 50cm x35 cm
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