Description
This is Basco, a pug-shaped novelty door stop who sits upright on his haunches, head cocked and ears folded, ready to hold a door open for you. He is made from 100% polyester, worked in a woven fabric that gives the body its softly textured, oatmeal-toned look, with a darker muzzle and ears that read as charcoal against the paler coat. His weight comes from a heavyweight sand filling, which is what turns a soft toy shape into something that will actually keep a door where you want it.
A door stop like this earns its place anywhere a door swings shut on its own: a draughty hallway, a bedroom door that catches the wind from an open window, a kitchen you want to keep open while you carry things through. Because he reads as an ornament rather than a wedge, he works in rooms where a plain rubber stop would look out of place, and children tend to treat him as part of the furniture. He is a face at the bottom of the stairs as much as a functional object, which is rather the point of a novelty piece.
The detailing is done with beaded eyes and stitched facial features, and he wears a soft black collar around his neck. Being polyester, he shrugs off the odd stray knock or kick without complaint. If he picks up a mark, spot clean him and no more; the sand filling means he is not something to soak or put through a wash. Paoletti make these novelty door stops in a range of animals, from dogs through to elephants, so Basco has plenty of company if you take to the idea.
Specification
| Material |
100% polyester, sand filling |
| Design |
Pug, novelty animal figure with beaded eyes, stitched features and a black collar |
| Construction |
Woven fabric, sand-filled for weight |
| Sold as |
Single door stop |
| Product care |
Spot clean only |
Frequently Asked
How does a fabric door stop hold a door open?
The body is filled with heavyweight sand, so despite the soft outer it has real mass and will hold most internal doors steady against a draught.
How do I clean him if he gets grubby?
Spot clean only. Wipe any marks with a damp cloth and mild detergent; because of the sand filling he should not be soaked or machine washed.
What is he made of?
The outer is 100% polyester in a woven fabric, which stands up well to knocks and kicks, and the filling is sand for weight.
Will he suit a child's room?
He reads as a friendly ornament with beaded eyes and stitched features, so he works well in a nursery or child's bedroom as well as a hallway.
Is he part of a wider range?
Yes, Paoletti make these novelty door stops in several animals, from dogs to elephants, if you would like a matching set around the house.