Age Group: The Recommended age for Hansa animals is 3 and up to comply with ASTM93 safety standards. Portraits in Nature is a hand-crafted collection of realistic plush animals. Artists working in a socially responsible and environmentally responsible studio create each Hansa animal from portraits of the creature in its natural habitat. The Hansa Story Artisan hand sew the animals inside out, an old world tradition that results in the mininization of seams, and their bodies are carefully sculpted to create musculature and features like movement in a walking or sitting position that are unique to each creature. On average, there are 42 separate pieces required to make each animal, that must be combined by a team of truly creative artists to create the distinctly realistic features that characterize HANSA animals. (Some animals have as many as 240 different parts!) Each animal is individually hand sewn, to give it a unique personality, there are more than 860 different f Quality Detailed Item European safety standards EN71 BS5665 Surface washable Carries the CE label so it safe for children (not under 36 months) Quality Detailed Item European safety standards EN71 BS5665 Surface washable Carries the CE label so it safe for children (not under 36 months)