The Grey Bear Doll stands in a full pleated teal check dress with smocking at the bodice in orange, mustard, and teal thread — composed and entirely self-possessed. The deep charcoal of the bear's felted body against the considered teal of the dress gives the piece a colour sensibility that is quietly assured.
Crocheted and embroidered entirely by hand in Madagascar by the artisans Digard has long collaborated with, every detail — the pleated check dress, the embroidered waist, the carefully formed limbs — is worked individually in wool, linen, and cotton. No two are identical.
Height: 15 cm
Materials: 60% wool, 20% linen, 20% cotton
ABOUT the MAKER
Sophie Digard Créations
French designer Sophie Digard creates hand-crocheted heirloom pieces unlike any other — each one meticulously made by hand and entirely unique. With an extraordinary eye for detail and colour, Sophie develops her own hues by blending merino wool, linen, and velvet threads, resulting in tones of rich, subtle complexity. Her creations — scarves, brooches, bags, and accessories — are deeply personal, shaped by time, craftsmanship, and the tradition of slow making. Produced in Madagascar through a production model Sophie established with local women artisans, each piece combines age-old techniques with a refined French sensibility. These works are true keepsakes, cherished by collectors around the world for their beauty, texture, and soul.
