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 plushie will be made upon order. It does not yet exist.
The above shown plushie is semi-posable, and can alter between standing and sitting. The body firmness can be changed during checkou.
This listing provides a color changing option. If selected it changes the plushie's main body color.
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Meet Nutmeg the floppy-eared Anglo-Nubian. This beautifully made goat plushie stands about 28 cm tall. It is made in a lifelike style, featuring complex markings and many realistic details. The muzzle, for example, has a v-shaped nose and a slightly opened mouth with a little tongue, that can be tucked away inside it. The feet are just as intricately made, sporting actual cloven hooves and petite dew claws. Every single one of these tiny details has been assembled by hand. All in all this highly decorative plushie is made from 119 handsewn pieces!
Nutmeg is made from a combination of realistic looking faux furs with a flat lying pile. She has a beautifully marked head with a surprising amount of both light and dark markings, all of which have been sewn by hand. The main color for this plushie is a rich chestnut brown, followed by creamy white and black. Nutmeg has large, white ears with pale beige insides, brown slit-pupil eyes and cream colored eye patches. The face is striped and has a dark brown forehead, with a patch of white on the top of the head. The muzzle is mostly white with brown edges. The mouth area is dark grey, same as the nose. Nutmeg has black leg markings and a clearly defined dorsal stripe, that starts halfway down the neck and stops just short of the tail, which combine all three main colors. The feet are a very dark shade of grey.
The forerunners of this popular British breed first began appearing in the 19th century, around English port cities with ties to the Eastern trade route. Back then trading ships would travel for many months to reach foreign ports. They carried goats as part of their fresh food supply, and would sell off their surplus bucks to local goat keepers at the end of each journey. The goats that were brought back from the Eastern trade route were collectively referred to as ”Nubians”. When bred with the local goats in England, they would often pass on Nubian traits, such as a larger body size, short silky fur, lop ears and a roman nose. By 1893 these crosses were being referred to as Anglo-Nubian goats. The breed was formaly established in the following years by Sam Woodiwiss. The Anglo-Nubian goat is a large dual purpose breed. It is known to be very vocal, and comes in a wide range of colors and patterns.
This highly collectible plushie will be created 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 the items in my store, this plushie was originally designed by me, and it will also be reproduced by me. A lot of time and effort goes into making a detailed plushie like this. Particularly into the muzzle and feet, which contain tiny parts that are notoriously hard to assemble. Once finished, this plushie will stand about 28 cm tall and measure around 38 cm from nose to butt.
The body will be made from a combination of six faux furs with short, flat lying pile, ranging between 4-6 mm in lenght. Minky will be used for the furry parts of the muzzle, and high quality velour for the tongue. The nose and feet will be made from faux suede, a fabric that looks and feels like brushed leather. The plushie will be fitted with plastic safety eyes, that are fastened with washers and measure 15 mm across. Imitate leather will be used to outline the eyes, improving their shape and look. Internal fabric seals will be added to the head and legs, keeping the stuffing in place, whilst also allowing for body sections to be individually stuffed. The plushie will be stuffed with siliconized polyester fibers, according to the selected firmness. If the plushie is intended to be posable, plastic pellets will be added to the lower legs and tail for added weight. Otherwise it will be stuffed more firmly, and have thread sculpting added, to better define the belly area and curvature of the neck.
This artist made plushie is intended for use by teenagers or adults. It is incredibly rare and highly collectible, as it has only been created once up to this point. It is best used for indoors decoration purposes and/or as a photo prop. The quality of the plushie is such, that it is unlikely to break from gentle play or the occational hug, but it is not a toy. It was never created with play or excessive handling in mind, and should be kept away from young children and pets at all times. The plushie can not be washed if it gets dirty, without risking marker bleed-through or quality changes to the fur. The tiny details of the muzzle and feet are also very susceptible to damage.
Creating a detailed plushie like this usually takes me 3-4 weeks, but I might need longer, depending on how busy I am at the time of the order. The finished plushie will be shipped in a sturdy and fully trackable box.
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