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Straw Folk
Professor Barnaby Bramble, Original Strawfolk Raggedy Scarecrow
£95.00
Only one exists.
Professor Barnaby Bramble is the self-appointed authority on all allotment matters.
He knows precisely when the beans ought to be planted, which corner receives the best afternoon sunshine and where the robin has hidden its latest collection of stolen string.
Whether anybody has actually asked for his advice is entirely beside the point.
Barnaby once owned several pairs of spectacles, but repeatedly misplaced them among seed packets, plant pots and the compost heap.
His latest pair has therefore been carefully hand stitched directly onto his face.
He considers this an excellent and extremely practical solution.
From behind those wonderfully round glasses, Barnaby spends his days inspecting seedlings, counting courgettes and keeping detailed mental records of everything happening across the vegetable patch.
He is particularly good at spotting slugs, although he becomes easily distracted by unusually shaped clouds.
With his rosy cheeks, stitched smile, wild straw hair and handmade spectacles, Barnaby has the friendly face of someone who always has a useful gardening tip, even when it is completely unnecessary.
🌾 READY TO SEND
Professor Barnaby is a ready-to-send, full-size Scarecrow in a Box kit.
He will arrive flat-packed and ready for you to stuff, assemble and bring to life at home.
When assembled on the recommended frame, Barnaby will stand approximately 6ft tall.
His finished height may vary slightly depending on the wooden frame you create.
His clothing may vary slightly from the photoshoot pictures because reclaimed garments are used, but it will always be carefully selected to complement his traditional, slightly scholarly character.
👓 HIS HAND-STITCHED GLASSES
Barnaby’s round spectacles are individually stitched by hand directly onto his fabric face.
They aren’t printed or attached plastic glasses, they form part of his permanent expression and make him completely unmistakable.
Description
🌾 WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Barnaby’s handmade fabric scarecrow head
• Individually hand-stitched round glasses
• Integrated elastic loops for adding straw or hay hair
• Full set of carefully chosen scarecrow clothing
• Pointed hat handmade from a reclaimed coffee sack
• Twine for attaching Barnaby securely to his frame
• Illustrated Official Raggedy Scarecrow certificate
• Little emergency repair kit
• Illustrated step-by-step assembly guide
🪵 YOU WILL NEED
• Straw or hay
• Two wooden battens, sturdy stakes or suitable garden canes
• Nails or screws to create the cross-shaped frame
• Approximately 20 saved carrier bags or reusable plastic bags to stuff the head
• A hammer or screwdriver suitable for your chosen frame
Please note: the wooden frame, tools and straw or hay are NOT included.
Each head takes approximately 20 carrier bags to fill, so start saving them from the time you order! It’s a useful way to reuse the bags hiding in cupboards and give them another purpose rather than purchasing new stuffing.
♻️
Assembly takes approximately 30 minutes.
✂️ HANDMADE FROM FORGOTTEN THINGS
Every Raggedy scarecrow is made by hand in my little workshop using reclaimed fabrics, recycled materials, vintage finds, charity-shop clothing and forgotten textiles that deserve another adventure.
And handmade really does mean handmade.
These scarecrows aren’t designed to look perfectly uniform or factory-made, they’re perfectly wonky and proud of it!
You may spot visible stitches, mismatched fabrics, patches, different textures and quirky little imperfections.
That is all part of their charm.
No two Raggedy scarecrows will ever be exactly the same.
Rather than arriving as a mass-produced garden ornament, Barnaby arrives ready for you to build, stuff and finish bringing to life.
🌦️ LIVING OUTDOORS
Barnaby is designed for gardens, allotments, vegetable patches, community gardens and outdoor displays.
As with any character made from reclaimed textiles, sunshine and rain will naturally weather and fade his clothing over time.
This simply adds to his traditional Raggedy character, although sheltering him during severe weather and storing him somewhere dry over winter will help him enjoy many more adventures.
Emily Archer and The Raggedys is a member of The British Toy Makers Guild.
All the items sold in our shop are certified by The Guild.
Please note that advertised items are considered a collective piece and not a toy appropriate for young children.
All of my designs listed under The Raggedys brand name, or advertised by Emily Archer are supported by ACID through their Copyright & Design Databank.
All copyright, design rights and intellectual property rights existing in my designs and products and in the images, text and design of my website / marketing material are and will remain the property of The Raggedys and Emily Archer.
I will treat any infringement of these rights seriously.