It began in a riverside shed in rural Oxfordshire, where a family member rescued a pile of unwanted oak off-cuts destined for the chipper and carved his first garden bear. Word of the one-of-a-kind sculpture spread from local markets to county fairs, and soon neighbours were dropping off storm-fallen branches that “looked too beautiful to burn."

Today every Grizzly’s Craft piece still starts with reclaimed timber, shaped by hand and finished with food-safe oils or weather-proof waxes so it can be loved for decades. What hasn’t changed is the promise we made on day one: only the tree’s story should leave a lasting mark, never its footprint.

While much of our work is created and finished by hand in the UK, some of our wider collection comes from skilled family artisans in Bali. We don’t work with factories. Instead, we source through a trusted supplier who works directly with individual makers and families, selecting people for their craftsmanship, care and attention to detail.

The materials used are chosen just as carefully as our own. Mango wood is only used once trees have finished fruiting and are replanted. Teak root, coconut shell and bamboo root are reclaimed or responsibly sourced. This approach allows us to offer a broader range of hand-crafted pieces without compromising on ethics, sustainability or quality.

We're proud to share that every piece is made using traditional techniques and responsible practices that align with our values.