Gifts for Sports Fans

Sports gifts are usually either kit or tat. This is neither.

The Cricketer Mouse — pads, bat, entirely serious about it — is our best-selling sporting character at £13.99. The rugby range covers England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, each in the correct shirt, and comes into its own every Six Nations. There are footballer mice in England, Scotland, red and blue colours, plus Tennis, Golfer, Skiing, Runner, Yoga, Basketball and Horse Riding Mice.

Each is needle-felted by hand from organic wool sourced from Tibet and New Zealand, designed in Faringdon, Oxfordshire by award-winning British designer Sonia Spencer, and made by skilled craftswomen in Kathmandu, Nepal and Jaipur, India. They stand about 12cm tall, cost £13.99 to £19.99, and arrive in a gift box.

They are bought most often for people who already own all the actual equipment, which is to say, most sports fans.

The rugby range comes into its own every Six Nations, and the cricket characters sell steadily right through the English season. If you are buying for someone whose weekend is organised around a fixture list, start there.

Frequently asked questions

What sports do you make characters for?

Cricket, rugby, football, tennis, golf, skiing, running, yoga, basketball and horse riding.

Do you do rugby gifts for the Six Nations?

Yes — England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland Rugby Mice, each in the correct national shirt, at £19.99.

What is your best-selling sports gift?

The Cricketer Mouse at £13.99.

Are they official team merchandise?

No. They are our own hand-felted characters in national and club colours, not licensed merchandise.

How much do they cost?

Between £13.99 and £19.99.

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