About Tambo Teddies

Back in 1992 wool prices had crashed and Outback Queensland was in the grips of a raging drought. The tiny community of Tambo were challenged to come up with new industry to sustain the economy of this remote township. A brain storming session developed the idea that Tambo could assist the wool industry, encourage tourists, and create employment by making unique teddy bears from wool pelts and stuff them with wool. Popular opinion said it wouldn’t work, but after many laughs, three women decided to bite the bullet. After many frustrating months of designing and planning, the first Tambo Teddies were ready for sale in February 1993. The impact and enthusiasm of the public was overwhelming. Today, Tambo Teddies take pride of place in homes all over the world, including royal palaces, making the little town of Tambo the ‘outback Teddy capital of Australia’. Tambo Teddies are handcrafted from 100% woollen sheepskin, truly an Australian hand-made product. These very appealing, friendly teddy bears are lovingly made by hand, created with their own unique number and personality; no two bears are ever the same. ‘No matter how big we grow, Teddies will always have the same values and support our Tambo community. After all we don’t just create teddy bears, we are creating a global Tambo Teddy community!’ Read their story