The hand-stitched felt HOLEE holly sprig looks great hung on twig Christmas trees or curtain poles, or as a sustainable, plastic free winter wedding favour.
Handmade in a small workshop in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. The women makers all live locally and work flexible hours around family commitments. It can take 45 minutes to fully felt a tray of felt balls. The artisans fold wool fleece into small pods, then each works to roll a wooden board over a tray containing 600 pods plus a smidgen of water and soap. A rock is added for weight partway through the process, helping the balls become denser through friction whilst minimising soap and water consumption. Fascinating to watch and fun to try too! The balls are dried en mass in the sun and then the artisans sit on the padded workshop floor, using their toes to keep the balls in place while hand-stitching and threading our decorations and felt dining range. AURA QUE started working with the group in 2019. AURA QUE products are individually handcrafted and the unique story behind each AURA QUE product enhances its charm!
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Packaged plastic free. If an option does not appear in the dropdown list, it is unfortunately out of stock. All efforts are made to present products accurately, but lighting, background and models impact perception of colours and sizes. We are happy to provide tailored answers to queries prior to purchase, to ensure this product is right for your needs and to minimise the chances of a return.
Made from
Carefully hand-felted from 100% raw sheep wool with soap and water. The felt is made in sheets or moulded round a wooden resist, dried in the sun on the workshop roof and then hand-stitched in the workshop. The shades of grey, brown and cream are completely natural, while other colours are produced using azo-free dyes. Wool is a natural insulator, with high breathability, and it resists odours due to its natural antibacterial properties. Wool is one of the most sustainable fabrics in existence; renewable and biodegradable, it requires relatively little water for its production. Our wool is mulesing free. The thread is 100% cotton.
Care instructions: Spot clean with damp cloth. Do not submerge in water.
Dimensions
L18xW14xD2cm. Loop length is approx. 8cm. Decoration is 10.5cm x 14cm approx.
Product code
1439093
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