Special edition: This plushie is semi-posable.
This plushie is made with extra soft rabbit style fur.
This item is ready to be shipped. Say hello to Phoebe, the fluffy Tirol grey 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 110 handsewn pieces!
This beautifully marked calf was inspired by the Tirol Grey, a hardy breed of alpine cattle native to the Tirol region in southern Austria and South Tirol in nothern Italy. Locally it is known as Tiroler Grauvieh and Grigio Alpina respectively. Tirol Greys are dual purpose cattle, meaning that they are raised for both milk and meat production. The milk these cows produce is rich in protein and fat, which makes it both well tasting and ideal for cheese making.
The Tirol Grey is known for its distinctive grey color, which is often described as a blue-grey or silver-grey shade, but greyish brown individuals are also common. The areas around the eyes and lower parts of the body are typically a lighter shade and the muzzle is almost white. Bulls are often darker with a light grey "saddle" across the back. Tyrol Grey calves are born with a lighter color and gradually develop their adult coloring as they grow older and mature.
Phoebe's main body color is light grey with darker areas on the head and frontlegs. She sports markings typical for the breed, along with a grey tail tip and dark feet.
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.
Phoebe's body is made from incredibly soft rabbit style fur with a pile length of 10 mm. The tip of the tail is made from shaggy faux fur, with a pile length of 70 mm. The horns, nose and feet are made of synthetic suede, a fabric that is made to resemble brushed leather and has a soft feel to it. Medium length faux fur was used to create the scruff of hair that covers the base of the horns. The furry parts of the snout are made with minky and upholstery grade velour was used for the tongue. The plushie has been fitted with plastic safety eyes that measure 14 mm across and are fastened with washers. Imitate leather was used to outline the eyes, improving their shape and making them more life like. The legs have been 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 very lightly. Plastic beads have been added to the tail tip and the feet to help keep them in a downward position.
- Size: 28 cm tall (approximately 11") and 40 cm long (approximately 16").
- Special Edition semi-posable calf
- Ornamental artist plush
- Ready for shipping.
- Assembled from 110 sewn parts with many intricate details.
- No real furs or leathers have been used in the making of this plush.
- 14 mm plastic safety eyes with washers.
- Made in a smoke, perfume and mostly pet free environment (cats).
- Designed and created by Michelle Jernberg.
