Description

During the Depression, store bought toys were desirable but unattainable extravagances. Thrifty mothers, accustomed to using materials over & over, refashioned worn socks into various toy creatures for their children to play with. The sock monkey was born!

About Hairy Helen : Former high profile leader of a banana want-to-be republic and now living the sweet life in the big city. Has been known to make grown gorillas whimper at the mere sight of her airbrushed billboards.

Hairy Helen is hand sewn using one pair of socks and stands around 35 cm tall. Her eyes are safe for little people and big people because they attach from inside the sock so present little chance of coming loose. She is stuffed with acrylic polyfil but just because her insides are synthetic don't think she lacks substance.

Care for us: Monkeys love attention. Take us everywhere with you and let us frolic and play freely. We don't mind having a wash when we are dirty but please make it warm, gentle and by hand.