'Faustina In Love'

'Faustina In Love' is a 9" (22.8 centimeters) hand sewn Painterly ~ La De Da' Artisan Bear. FACIAL FEATURES 'Faustina In Love' views the world through premium glass eyes that have been hand painted in a beautiful Caribbean blue with sparkles. Her face has been needle sculpted for depth and character. Her cheeks are rouged adding to her la de da' appeal. The nose has also been loosely stitched, purposely tattered for a love-worn appearance. She is a new design which combines neoteric elements on a vintage profile. Old world with a modern twist. BODY She is five way jointed and is created in a multi-distressed/baked semi sparse mohair. It is then meticulously hand painted in a textile medium in an ombre effect from tan to pale pink to a Tiffany Box blue. The painting occurs on both the front and back of the body. She was sewn entirely by hand, (no machine sewing) and is loosely stuffed with poly, copper shot and the highest quality lavender buds in the belly. Her arms have been weighted with shot for an even more substantial weight. She can not stand on her own but can be propped. Most of her torso is filled with French Lavender and feels and sounds crunchy like an old bear. She is "shlumpy" in the middle where you can move around the combination of stuffing to pose her in different ways. FRENCH LAVENDER The lavender is imported from the Mont Ventoux region of Provence, France. Lavender is a La De Da' signature element added to all of my bears to enhance the "hug" experience with a gentle, therapeutic natural scent. Squeezing the buds helps release the scent, so you get a little bit of relaxation with every hug. In addition, non-culinary Lavender is a natural repellent helping preserve and protect your La De Da' Artisan Bear for many years. DETAILS 'Faustina In Love' wears a sewn in, hand painted cluster of tiny millinery roses with speckled feathers on her head, looking like a fashionable, springtime fascinator of sorts. She can not stand on her own but can be propped. All of my designs are one of kind, no two bears are alike. From my heart to your hand....I hope the La De Da' Artisan Bears bring you a smile. May God bless you always.