You are looking at a listing for a reproduction of the item shown in the pictures above. The same pattern and materials will be used, but minute differences are to be expected.
This plush will be made upon order. It does not yet exist.
Special edition: This plushie is semi-posable by default. This "floppy" upgrade can be removed during checkout, in which case the body will be firmly stuffed instead.
This plushie is made with extra soft rabbit style fur.
This listing provides a color changing option. If selected it will significantly alter the look of the finished calf.Say hello Alma, the fluffy Swiss brown calf! This handmade cow plushie stands about 28 cm tall and is semi-posable, meaning that it is able to alter between basic standing and sitting positions. It is made in a lifelike style, using super soft rabbit style fur, and features many intricate details, such as tiny baby horns, realistic cloven hooves and a detailed muzzle with proper mouth and nostrils. There's even a cute little pink tongue, that can be tucked away inside the mouth. All in all this plushie is made from a whopping 106 handsewn pieces!
This beautifully marked cow plushie was inspired by the Allgäu Brown, also known as Allgäuer Braunvieh. Members of this breed come in many shades of brown, combined with lighter coloration around the muzzle, eyes and lower parts of the body. Bulls are often darker in color. Alma's main body color is a dark shade of reddish brown. she sports markings typical for the breed, along with a black tail tip and dark feet. Alma's head is very rich in details. It features tiny baby horns and a detailed muzzle with proper nostrils. The mouth is slightly open and sports a pink tongue that can be tucked away inside. The feet have been given just as much attention and sport actual cloven hooves and petite dew claws. Every one of these tiny details, and the above mentioned markings, have been sewn by hand.
The Allgäu brown is a hardy breed of alpine cattle, who is native to the southern most region of Germany. It is a small dual purpose breed, which has long been famed for its high quality milk. The milk is unusually rich in protein and fat, making it ideal for cheese making.
This heritage breed was brought back from the brink of extinction, after its original breeding stock was nearly lost. The original Allgäus were sought after to improve on other cattle breeds. The best animals were exported in such great numbers, that there weren't enough pure bred bulls left to sustain the original population. Animals from other local breeds had to be brought in from neighboring Austria and Switzerland to replace them. An outbreak of cattle plague in the Allgäu region further diminished the local population, leading to renewed imports. This sustained cross breeding resultet in the near loss of the original regional types, which have since been gathered under the collective name Braunvieh (Swiss Brown Cattle).
This plushie will be recreated upon order. It will be made in an environment free of cigarette smoke and perfume, but not entierly pet free as I have cats.
As with all items in my store, this plushie was originally designed by me and will also be reproduced by me. A lot of effort and care goes into making a lifelike plushie like this. Particularly into the many details of the head and feet, which contain many tiny parts that are notoriously hard to assemble, but also into sewing all the markings.
Alma's body will be made from multiple shades of super soft rabbit style faux fur with a pile length of 10 mm. 30 mm faux fur will be used for the tuft of hair on top of the head. 70 mm luxury mongolian faux fur is to be used for the tail tip. Nose, horns and feet will be made with synthetic suede, a fabric that is made to resemble brushed leather and has a soft feel to it. Short pile minky will be used for the furry parts of the snout and upholstery grade velour for the tongue. The plushie will be fitted with 14 mm plastic safety eyes, which are lined with black imitate leather to improve their shape and to make them more lifelike. The legs will be sealed off from the rest of the body, allowing them to be stuffed firmly enough to carry the weight of the the body, while the rest of the calf is stuffed much more lightly. Plastic beads will be added to add extra weight to the lower legs and tail tip.
- Size: 28 cm tall (approximately 12") and 40 cm long (approximately 16").
- Special Edition semi-posable calf
- Ornamental artist plush
- Available through commission. This item is made upon order.
- Assembled from 106 sewn parts with many intricate details.
- No real furs or leathers will be used in the making of this plush.
- 14 mm plastic safety eyes with washers.
- To be made in a smoke, perfume and mostly pet free environment (cats).
- Expected production time once started: 1-3 weeks.
- Designed and created by Michelle Jernberg. Made in Denmark
