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.

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.


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!


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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