IN Mongolia, felt-making is a communal affair: women and children beat freshly sheared wool with sticks and sprinkle it with water, then horses drag it through a field. It’s a centuries-old tradition ...
Including one that feels “like walking on a field of felt marshmallows.” If you’re in the market for a space-elevating area rug, you’ll find the best long-term investment in a luxurious wool design.
NARA--Ancient felt rugs embellished with exquisite floral designs, part of an imperial collection from the eighth century, may have been produced by skilled artisans in Central Asia and China, new ...
Felted wool rugs cover old and new designs / Designer provides outlet for dying Iranian craftFelt rugmaking was a dying occupation in modern-day Iran until Melina Raissnia and her Iranian-born husband ...
Peace Industry has designed Softblock, a bespoke felt rug. Peace Industry's Softblock embodies the brand's commitment to preserving traditional Iranian felt-making techniques while introducing new ...
It was supposed to happen three years ago, but the pandemic had other ideas. By Julie Lasky This article is part of our Design special report previewing 2022 Milan Design Week. Three years ago, when ...
You expect to see cozy cashmeres and soft shearlings on the fall runways - but felt? This most utilitarian of textiles, mostly associated with fedoras and furniture pads, has gone posh. Fashioned into ...