Tambo Teddies

BAck in 1992 wool prices had crashed, the district was in the grips of a drought and the community of Tambo were challenged to come up with new industry to sustain the economy of this little town. Following Government Workshops, the idea that Tambo could assist the wool industry, encourage...

BAck in 1992 wool prices had crashed, the district was in the grips of a drought and the community of Tambo were challenged to come up with new industry to sustain the economy of this little town. Following Government Workshops, the idea that Tambo could assist the wool industry, encourage tourists and create employment by making uniwue teddy bears from local wool pelts and stuff them with wool was born.