Felted Baby Elephant

These charming handmade felted elephants are more than just a keepsake – each one carries a story of community and care.

Every elephant is lovingly handcrafted by a women's co-operative in Kenya. Wool from small-scale Nakuru farmers is hand-cleaned, dyed, and felted, then shaped into elephants by skilled women working from home in Limuru, Kibera and Rongai – earning an income while balancing family life. Even the stuffing is sustainable, made from clean offcuts donated by a local mattress manufacturer.

Because each elephant is individually made from small batches of hand-dyed felt, no two are ever quite the same. Like their wild counterparts, every elephant is a true one of a kind, with its own unique character and combination of colours.

By choosing one, you're supporting women artisans, small-scale farmers, and the conservation work of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

Product Details

• Outer material: wool
• Filling: polyester
  
• Dimensions: H: 5cm (approx.)
• Hand-made: Colours and sizes vary slightly, making each elephant unique
• Spot clean only