The Great Gurkha Welfare Teddy Bear Auction

 

The GWT Teddy Bear Auction is live! Dear Frank The Gurkha Welfare Trust’s supporters have been hard at work dressing adorable teddy bears in a Gurkha or Nepali theme ready for our first ever Teddy Bear Auction. There are a variety of bears on offer, each meticulously decorated, from female bears in beautiful saris to bears in traditional Nepali dress with matching Topi hat. There is a Gurkha recruit bear carrying a Doko basket, bears in military uniform and others bearing the famous crossed kukris symbol. We are so grateful to our amazing supporters for their efforts in decorating these gorgeous bears.  The money they raise through the auction will be essential to support Gurkha veterans and their families in Nepal. There are 19 beautifully decorated bears up for sale. The auction is live now and runs for a week - plenty of time to make sure you get a winning bid! Auction ends Sunday 22 May at 10pm Below are just a few of the bears available - click here to see the full collection! Bid now Bear Gurung Bear Gurung is smartly dressed in the uniform of the Royal Gurkha Rifles complete with regimental cap badge Bid now Judda Bear Judda Bear features traditional Nepali costume with matching waistcoat and Topi hat with crossed kukri badge Bid now Shanoli Bear Shanoli is an adorable bear in the traditional costume worn by Gurkha women in the hills of Nepal Bid now Shamsher Bear Shamsher Bear is ready for action, with his cosy sweater, sturdy Doko basket and wooden kukri knife! Bid now Please note: Please note: Bears may contain small or removable parts and could pose a choking hazard. We do not recommend giving them to children.