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History, culture and care — longer reads about stuffed animals.
2026-07-19
Why is it called a “Teddy” bear? The story begins with a hunt in 1902
The name comes from U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt — and the shot he refused to take.
2026-07-19Steiff — the world's oldest plush maker, founded by a woman in a wheelchair
A small workshop founded in 1880 in southern Germany became the origin of the entire plush industry.
2026-07-19Nuigurumi kuyō — Japan's farewell ceremony for stuffed animals
Beyond repairing and cleaning, Japan has a third path: a memorial rite at shrines and temples.
2026-07-19Plush care basics — what you can wash yourself, and what belongs with a pro
Before you search “how to wash a stuffed animal”: how to judge materials, and where the DIY line is.
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