Process, step by step
- Lay out wool
- Wet and agitate fibres
- 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.