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Hoptimist

Large Oak Hoptimist Bumble

£69.99

Product Details

Most smiles start with another smile. The wooden version of the Hoptimist is the essence of smiles, optimism and good humour, and with its natural materials and round, harmonious silhouette it spreads joy wherever it finds itself. With a strong belief in the power of the smile, Gustav Ehrenreich created his happy Hoptimist movement in the late 1960s. The goal was to create a figure that was a perpetual reminder to remain positive and optimistic. Because although the 1960s are often referred to as "the happy 60s", the decade was characterized by unrest. Therefore, Ehrenreich's design was a welcome spreader of joy in an otherwise turbulent time.