The Art of Storytelling
by Atelier Taunina
One of a kind,
just like you...
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elebrated for its iconic hand-embroidered teddy bears, Taunina is a luxury atelier synonymous with timeless artistry and social upliftment. Based in South Africa, the company employs women from disadvantaged
communities to craft its collections. Each creation is one of a kind, designed and embellished by a single artist over a period of five to seven days. The rare beauty of a Taunina collection piece lies in the opportunity it affords a woman in need to use her traditional artistry and cultural heritage to provide for her family and be recognised for her artistic skill. Taunina teddy bears carry the initials of the artists who make them, symbolic of their sense of dignity and pride. A Taunina creation is a work of art, an heirloom to be passed from one generation to the next. It is a gift that changes lives.
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The name Taunina is an anagram of the Sotho word 'tau', meaning 'lion', and 'NINA', an acronym for 'No Income, No Assets'. Taunina gives women who were once without income and assets the power to become lions of their own destinies.
A gift so precious
Guardians of hopes and dreams, Taunina teddy bears share the stories of the women who create them. Unique and perfectly handmade, each treasure is a talisman to be cherished and gifted from one loved one to another.
These very special teddy bears travel the world in handcrafted hatboxes, each with his or her own bespoke passport. The name and birthday of any Taunina treasure may be personalised.
Three trademarks guarantee your teddy bear is an original: ∙ A unique passport, including your teddy bear's name, date of birth and details of the artist who made him or her ∙ A Taunina trademark teddy bear label in the left ear ∙ A woven Taunina ID stamp, reflecting the artist’s initials and your teddy bear's unique identification number.
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Create your own bespoke Taunina teddy bear with your favourite fabric and embroidery motif for his attire, and choice of name and birthday for his passport. Email concierge@taunina.com
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aunina teddy bears are handmade in a light-filled atelier in Cape Town's design district of Woodstock. Individually created with immense
love, each one carries the initials of the woman who made him. These initials are more than a signature stamp: They represent the sense of achievement and self-worth that comes from being respected as an artist. Gaurdians of Taunina treasures may follow their artists' stories on www.taunina.com.
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Each one tells a story...
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Be enchanted.
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Head Office: Taunina Ltd, Castlewood House, 77– 91 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1DG, United Kingdom Atelier: Unit 303, Fairweather House, 176 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, Cape Town 7925, South Africa Email: concierge@taunina.com facebook.com/taunina
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