Felting large: 3 projects that make me want a flock of sheep

 

Felting animal fiber is a long tradition of humanity. Here are 3 examples of the versatility and strength of felted wool fabric, and the skill of the humans who make it.

Filmed by Chrtstine Martens.Made with the support of theAsian Cultural CouncilFashioning Felt presents an extraordinary range of felt. From two-dimensional c...

Traditonal Mongolian feltmakers - the whole village works together to make huge sheets of durable felt that will cover their nomadic dwellings. Bonus: check out this poetry and song they recite while creating this felt.


Felt rug making by Haj Ali Halajian in northern Iran.peaceindustry.com

Traditional Iranian rug feltmaking - His movements are so practiced and effortless they are almost dance-like. I love it when he rolls it with his feet!


Making the Palace Yurt felts atthe studio of JA FeltCentralia, Washington, 2008. Fllmed by Paul Moore.Courtesy of JA FeltFashioning Felt presents an extraord...

Contemporary Feltmaking for Interior Design - Janice Arnold uses a rolling machine to speed the feltmaking process, but there is still so much physical labor in these room-size nuno felt panels.


Wet felting connects us with the tactile nature of the human experience.

 
 


 
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