Carapau JIN, The Amur Hedgehog

Jin, the Amur hedgehog. This remarkable little burrower has all the quirks of its namesake without any of the prickly parts. Tactile and engaging, his fun form offers plenty for little hands to explore. They’ll love grabbing hold of his bright yellow feet and playful ‘spikes’. With black-and-white markings that are of endless interest to developing minds, babies and children alike will love this lovely little animal.

• Handmade in Portugal
• HxL: 21 x 44 cm
• 100% wool/hand printed Linen 
• 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.

The linen is hand-printed in-house with manual screen print. Their inks do not contain ozone-depleting chemicals such as CFCs and HCFCs, aromatic hydrocarbons, or any volatile solvents.

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