Soft Toy - Hippo
Soft Toy - Hippo
These soft toys are simply adorable and are nicknamed 'shamwari', meaning friend. Made in Zimbabwe, through a wonderful project that empowers local women, each shamwari is lovingly handmade and is as individual and cheerful as the lady who knitted it!
You can read more about the Hamlin baby range here
About the Maker
About the Maker
These hand-knitted toys are made with love by female artisans in Zimbabwe. This project supports more than 60 knitters.
Knitting is an ideal activity for generating income as it can be done anywhere, anytime and suits the lifestyles of Zimbabwean women.
Click here to read more about the artisans who made these adorable toys.
Materials & Dimensions
Materials & Dimensions
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Shipping
Shipping
We ship worldwide using Australia Post. Postage cost is calculated at checkout. Orders are packed with love by our Hamlin volunteers and usually dispatched within three working days.
Gifts that Give Back
When you purchase from the Hamlin Shop, you are receiving ethical products handmade by fairtrade artisans from a variety of countries across Africa. Your purchase supports local craftspeople and women in Ethiopia who are recovering from preventable childbirth injuries. This is shopping with an impact. Thank you.