Funky Monkey

Funky Monkey

Buy Traditional Handcrafted Sock Monkeys from Funky Monkeys.
Sock Monkeys are a classic and unique soft toy from yesteryear that is still enjoyed by all today. Something grandma may have made ! Sock monkeys have been bringing smiles to childrens faces for over 100 years. These lovable soft toys are filled with charm and character. They are a wonderful and unique gift with a nostalgic appeal that never grows old.
The Sock Monkey emerged in the early 1900s in the United States and has been going strong ever since. In fact in the last few years they have seen a huge revival, everything old is new again! These old-fashioned, handcrafted sock monkeys have become a favourite folk art piece of "Americana" over the years.



It is the creativity that each monkey represents that is part of what makes sock monkeys so appealing, every handmade sock monkey is unique, no two are made the same, with unique faces and body characteristics they are considered one-of-a-kind. However not all sock monkeys are created from red-heel socks. A new trend is growing to create sock monkeys from colourful striped, patterned or polka dot socks, even mismatched socks. Many modern sock monkeys aren't even made from socks at all.
Sock Monkeys are a classic and traditional soft toy but also funky and retro. They can be very sentimental, with many adults still having their sock monkey from childhood. It's a classic soft toy that sticks with you, a keepsake.



Sock monkeys are just as groovy and wonderful as they were 100 years ago. There is something to be said about a toy that was created a century ago and still is just as popular and loved today. ...read more