Beginner guide · 7 min

Namad: felt making in Iran

Editorial team · updated 2026-09-29

Process

Wool is laid out with colour patterns, wetted with warm water and soap, rolled and pressed for hours until the fibres lock together.

Centres

Namad has been made in many regions, including Mazandaran, Kerman and Khorasan. Workshops are fewer today.

Care

Felt is sensitive to moths. Air regularly and store with care.