Frequently asked questions

The AWEBO bird is the male willow ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus), a small grouse that lives across the Norwegian fells, the Arctic tundra and the subarctic birch forests. The name AWEBO is an onomatopoeic spelling of the male's spring call.

In spring, the male willow ptarmigan gives a loud, croaking advertisement call that people in northern Norway have heard as something close to a-WE-bo, a-WE-bo. AWEBO is that call written down.

No. The AWEBO bird is a willow ptarmigan, a ground-dwelling mountain grouse, not a seagull.

The handmade AWEBO birds are felted, stitched and finished by hand in Norway. The brand is operated from Narvik in Northern Norway.

No. AWEBO is a decorative handmade object, not a toy. It may contain small parts and should be kept away from young children and pets.

The AWEBO is a small wool ptarmigan carry-charm with a clip loop. AWEBO on Rock is a wool ptarmigan set on Norwegian mountain stone. Both are made by hand in Norway.

The AWEBO is made from felted wool, antique brass and birch bark. It is about 9 cm tall and weighs about 40 g with its clasp.

No. Every bird is completed by hand, so its form, markings, posture and expression vary slightly. Small handmade differences are part of each piece's character.

Yes. The number is held the moment you reserve it and inked on the underside of the stone (AWEBO on Rock) or the brass tag (AWEBO). Each number is sold once and never again.

AWEBO: spot-clean only, keep dry and handle gently. AWEBO on Rock: dust gently and keep dry.

The AWEBO ships about one week after ordering; allow another 1–2 weeks for delivery. AWEBO on Rock ships 3–4 weeks from order. Need it by a certain date? Ask us first.

Yes. Worldwide shipping is included in the price. Local taxes, duties or import charges may apply outside Norway.

We photograph your piece before shipping. We send the photo and tracking together in the shipping email when your order ships.

Write to awebo@awebo.no with a photo. We replace it or refund you.

You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind on a piece without a personal name. Write to awebo@awebo.no, send it back unused, and we refund you when it arrives. You pay the return postage. A piece with a handwritten name is made for you alone, so it cannot be returned for a change of mind (angrerettloven §22). The name is optional: leave it blank if you want to keep the 14 days.

Yes. Wall art and the tote: 14 days from delivery. Write to awebo@awebo.no first and we tell you where to send it, unused and in its packaging. You pay the return postage. AWEBO Cards: write within 14 days of buying and we refund you.

Yes. Both handmade pieces ship in a presentation box with an AWEBO card. Enter their address at checkout to send it straight to them. The AWEBO on Rock's birch-bark scroll and the AWEBO's birch-bark name tag always come with the bird. We write a name on it at no extra cost, or leave it blank.

Your bird in a gift box, with three hangers (carabiner, brass clasp and key ring), a birch-bark name tag, a certificate and a collectible AWEBO card as a gift (it is not sold separately). Its number is laser-engraved on a brass tag. The name tag always comes with the bird: we write the name you choose by hand, or leave it blank for you to write yourself. You can also add a name on your private page after ordering.

Yes, for the handmade birds. Add a short gift note right after you pay, and we put it in the box. Wall art and totes ship straight from the production site without a note.

Enter their address at checkout. A parcel to another country carries a customs invoice with the item's value, and that value cannot be left off. It is outside the box, so the gift stays a surprise. You may want to tell them to expect it.

Private owner pages are intended only for the owner, recipient and authorised AWEBO personnel or service providers. Treat your unique access link as private and do not share it with anyone who should not have access.

No. Public participation is not required to purchase an AWEBO or use the owner page. The choice to publish is separate and optional. AWEBO does not sell personal data to advertisers.

AWEBO Cards are printable animal cards to play and collect. A printable PDF arrives by email right away, and nothing is shipped. Collect male and female cards to complete pairs.

A single digital card costs $2.99 USD; a pair costs $4.99 USD. The six-card Starter Series costs $9.99 USD, and the 24-card Complete Wild Norway series costs $24.99 USD.

Yes. In your collection you can download all your cards or select individual cards as a printable PDF. Each A4 sheet includes one full-size cut-and-fold card, a making guide and quick rules.