Flora Felts

Felt-making is painting and sculpture combined. The combinations of colors and the different qualities and applications of wool hold a vast number of possibilities. By combining layers of various wool and silk fibers and fabrics, an optical color blending can be created. The textures, forms, and effects which can be obtained through the introduction of 'foreign' materials (i.e., other textiles, organic materials, wire and metallic thread, beads, stones, etc.) are virtually infinite.

Felting is the most ancient textile technique. Combining wool and silk fibers and fabrics with water and soap, vigorous kneading, and creating a durable, dense, and strong unwoven material has been around for millennia. Felt is a natural insulator - both for sound and temperature; fire- and UV resistant; hypoallergenic; and economically sustainable. Felt absorbs harmful particles from the air and is easy to clean.