Carapau Baby＋Child MATT, The Saltwater Crocodile

Matt, the Saltwater Crocodile, brings imagination to your child’s playtime. Crafted from pure burel wool, Matt offers many tactile details for your child to explore. From his perky, bulging eyes to the bumpy ‘spikes’ on his back, your baby’s hands will have plenty to pull, squeeze and hold during play and nap time.

• Handmade in Portugal
• HxL: 17 x 68 cm
• 100% wool 
• With every animal purchased Carapau donate 3% to wildlife conservation organisations

Handmade in burel, an artisanal fabric, so there may be minor variations in color and shape. Fabric made from 100% pure wool, traditionally used by shepherds from the top of the mountains, burel was born in the heart of Serra da Estrela and today is supported by the creativity of the best Portuguese designers.

Burel is a traditional Portuguese artisanal fabric that is 100% wool. It is one of the most resistant fabrics in the world. It is a strong, tight, wear-resistant, water-repellent, and fire-retardant fabric. These characteristics come from the way in which it is made: the wool is washed, spun, and woven into a fabric. Then it is pounded and scalded with very hot water, making it more compact and resistant. Burel was originally created by the highland people to protect themselves from the rain, snow, and cold winds of the mountains used to make cloaks and other cloths, mainly workwear for farmers and shepherds. It is an eco-friendly product without harmful chemicals.

Care:
Hand wash with warm water