Teddy bear Limoges boxes are small hinged porcelain boxes shaped like teddy bears holding hearts, bears in tutus, bears with honey pots, and a few polar and grizzly bears too. Each one is painted by hand in Limoges, France.
Bears are a favorite for new babies and first birthdays, and a teddy bear box is a sweet place to keep a first tooth or a tiny curl. Painters add soft fur texture, stitched paws and little bows, and each box closes with a brass hinge and clasp. Many hide a tiny surprise inside the lid. Bear collectors like adding one for each birthday or holiday, and a bear in a tutu suits a young dancer, while a polar bear is a fun winter pick. They also make a gentle get-well gift for any age. See more ideas in baby Limoges boxes, or read new baby Limoges box keepsakes.