Felt making is like no other form of art medium. It is one of the oldest types of materials and certainly one of the most sustainable. There are very few limitations in felt making. It is a basic art form that requires no special equipment and has no set rules to follow. It is so interesting that something that can be considered waste can be recycled to make the most beautiful piece of jewelry or accessory.
100% natural wool felt is a non-woven cloth produced by matting, condensing, and pressing the Woolen fibers. When layers of wool are dampened and pressed together, the microscopic wool fibers mesh together to form the material. Felt can be any color and made into any shape or size. It is one of the most durable and versatile fabrics making it truly inspiring to work with. It is idealistic in jewelry making because it does not require any fancy cutting, stitching or sewing and the natural Wool fibers accept dye very well. Felt textiles hold their shape even if they are bent they can return back to their original shape. We see the use of felt in interiors as wall hangings, as plant holders, cushions as well as in jewelry and accessories like slippers, bags, hats and garments.
Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec are brothers who have an eye for design. The Bouroullec brothers explore the known and the unknown, creating objects and design spaces that still leave plenty of room for practical use. Although the majority of their work revolves around innovative uses of plastic, they explore a variety of materials.
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Designer, Vacide Erda Zimic, utilizes felt to its most fascinating potential. As a Peruvian Native, all of her designs are inspired by nature. Vacide constructs brooches made from recycled wool felt that was once used to make Peruvian Andean hats. All of her brooches are constructed of hand cut triangles, perfectly placed to create her fully fashionable and fully sustainable brooches. Her collection currently includes brooches, necklaces, handbags, earrings and other wearable accessories as well as tabletop items. Her work has been seen all over the world and available in many museum stores. Her training began in art then she moved to the applied arts with graduating from the Fine Arts Department at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru. She currently lives with her family in Lima Peru.
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