Natural Wool-Felt
Felt comes naturally from a lamb’s wool which is matted, and is a organic process which involves soap, water and human hand pressure. Felt is extremely well received by local woman who have developed skills to shape into artisanal objects. This is a highly versatile material and has a rich flavor and character.
Felt is the oldest form of fabric known to humankind. It is obtained through the interlocking of wool, fur, or some hair fibers under conditions of heat, moisture, and pressure. This raw wool is first carded and then dyed into different colors as desired in different forms for the final product. Felt products are purely made by shaping the raw wool with soap and water and human hand pressure, no chemicals are used during this process. Thus, shaped product is dried under the sun. Due to Felt unique manufacturing process, any desired shape can be created.
