Welcome to the home of LoriBelle Designs, a multi-faceted collection of handmade teddy bears by Bear Artisan, Lori Pappas. Within this collection you will find one-of-a-kind artist teddy bears crafted of authentic mohair fur, the hallmark of the finest teddy bears made by bear artisans worldwide and prized by all bear collectors!

Beautiful high quality synthetic furs and decorative fabrics are also used to create unique teddy bears and make them more affordable to all! Click on the Synthetic Fur Bears and Specialty Fabric Bears links to see these collections.

LoriBelle Designs specializes in custom fur coat bears and memory fabric bears.  If you have a real fur coat, the luxury of which you previously enjoyed or received as a hand-me-down gift from a loved one, you can give it new life as an Heirloom Fur Teddy Bear! Check out the Heirloom Fur Bears page for the options available and how to place your custom bear  order. A ready made collection of real fur teddy bears is also available in the Recycled Fur Bears section.   Or if you have an  article of clothing or other fabric which holds special meaning, and wish to turn it into a custom teddy bear, refer to Memory Fabric Bears for photos and more information.
 

Complimenting the array of LoriBelle Designs artist teddy bears are Needlefelted Bears and Friends. Needlefelting allows a wonderful freedom in design as each creature is hand sculpted from loose wool fibers using special barbed needles.

LoriBelle Designs aims to provide a totally unique experience with each bear and hopes that you find one who will capture your heart!