Jopi was founded by Josef Pitrmann in 1910. Although Jopi made many soft plush animals, many of the bears are recognisable by their bright colours. They were usually jointed and made of mohair. Often, the older bears are musical but rather than having keys to wind them, they have bellows which work when their tummies are pressed. Larger bears have black silk vertically stitched noses.

 Jopi Bears are very collectible.