Panda Allegro by Laure Waytek/Fool's Gold Bears

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Panda Allegro
by Laure Waytek/Fool's Gold Bears
26 inches (66 centimeters)

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Here is Panda Allegro. He was adopted before I got him posted here on BearPile, but I did want you to meet him just the same. He made a lasting impression on my husband, Vic and me while he lounged in our living room, waiting for his adoption to be finalized. We will miss him, but we know he is in a loving home where he will have many furry companions. His description follows:

This large, one-of-a-kind panda is created to make a statement wherever he is seen. His name, Allegro, means playful or cheerful in Italian. His fur is a combination of creamy white and long dark brown mohair with white tips. The creamy areas are enhanced in cheerful shades of orange and yellow, which is specially treated to resist fading. His eyes are custom hand-painted glass with faux leather lids, rimmed with leather cording. His embroidered perle-cotton nose is waxed and polished and shows a nice turquoise patina from a brass tool I used to apply the wax. Honestly, the patina was a happy accident. I liked the effect so much that I will encourage it again in some future creations. Panda Allegro�s faux leather paws and feet are detailed in shaded 3-D trapunto. He wears a hat and ruffled collar in earthy tones that bring to mind grandma�s floral-printed drapes. They are lined and edged with contrast piping. The collar is tied in front with a lime-green and lavender grosgrain ribbon. Several playful charms dangle and jut from the ribbon and the hat. Enhancing the costume are an under collar and hand-made millinery roses with a shabby effect. They are made of taffeta in shades of lavender and orange. The leaves are a hand dyed, fine-knit lacy fabric. All parts of the costume are removable. In his inner-wired arms, Allegro holds a satin and wool felt ball, hand-embroidered with feather stitch vines and tiny French knot posies. When shaken, the ball jingles! Allegro will add a playful note, in fine taste, to your decor.

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Return is available upon approval within 14 calendar days following purchase. Buyer pays for return postage. Refund to be processed upon return of item in original condition.