Technique

Wet felting

نمدمالی

Wet felting is a working process used in namad. Sequence and materials vary between workshops; this entry is an educational overview, not an authentication method.

Process, step by step

  1. Lay out wool
  2. Wet and agitate fibres
  3. Roll, rinse and dry

Variations

Some work integrates coloured wool inlays or separately felted pieces.

Conservation

Dry thoroughly and inspect for moth damage.

Used in these crafts

Namad felt

A non-woven wool textile made by matting and pressing raw wool fibres with moisture, heat and friction rather than by weaving, traditionally produced across Iran for floor coverings, cloaks and protective mats.