Every Galore De Teddies creation is brought to life by the hands of skilled South African women, moms and grannies who have crocheted for decades, often taught by their own mothers and grandmothers before them. When you buy from us, you are not just getting a teddy. You are supporting a real person, a real family, and a craft that deserves to be valued.
Handmade With Heart, Stitch by Stitch
Our makers work from home, on their own schedule, fitting orders around school runs, grandchildren, and the rhythms of daily life. Crocheting is not just a skill for them it is a way to earn independently and contribute meaningfully to their households.
Who Makes Your Teddy?
The Grannies
Many of our makers have crocheted since they were teenagers. Their hands know every stitch without thinking, the kind of muscle memory that only comes from a lifetime of craft. They bring patience, precision, and an unmatched eye for detail to every order.
The Moms
For many of our moms, the Creator Program is the first flexible income they have had access to, work that fits around childcare, school holidays, and family life. They choose their own hours and earn per piece, with no commute and no rigid schedule.
A Living Tradition
Crochet is a craft passed down through generations of South African families. By supporting our makers, you help keep that tradition alive and growing and you ensure that skilled handwork is fairly rewarded in a world that increasingly undervalues it.
What Your Purchase Does
- Direct earnings: Makers receive a flat payment of 40% per completed custom teddy, paid Monthly.
- Flexible work: No fixed hours. Our makers work when it suits them, from wherever home is.
- Community income: Many of our makers contribute income that covers school fees, groceries, and transport and this will help as an extra for them.
- Skill recognition: Every order is an acknowledgement that handcraft has real value.
From Drawing to Doorstep
- You submit your design using our canvas tool.
- A maker in our network picks up the order.
- She crochets your teddy by hand, following your design closely.
- We quality-check the finished piece.
- It is shipped directly to you.
- She is paid. You receive something truly one-of-a-kind.
Want to Become a Maker?
If you or someone you know crochets and would like to earn from home, we would love to hear from you. Our Creator Program is open to skilled crafters across South Africa.
Learn About the Maker Program