Exporting Joy (and Bears)

Dear Etsy Team,

Hello from Pyongyang! My name is Mi-sook, and I am writing to you with a big smile on my face. You see, I’ve recently started sewing teddy bears, and they are a hit in my little corner of the world. My latest creation is a bear with a red star on its belly—super cute, if I may say so myself! I’m so proud of the result, and I think these bears could bring joy to people far beyond North Korea.

I’ve heard that Etsy is the perfect place for handmade treasures, so I’d love to know how I can list my bears in your shop. Are there any special steps I need to follow to set up an account? Also, since I’m based in North Korea, I’m curious about how shipping works. Is it possible to send my bears to happy customers around the world? If there are any tips or challenges I should know about, I’d appreciate your advice.

Thank you so much for creating a platform where artists and crafters like me can share our work. I’m excited to hear from you and hopefully introduce my teddy bears to the Etsy community soon.

With warm regards and a heart full of stitches,
Mi-sook