Handmade White Yeti Felt Ornaments, Set of 2

This pair of handmade Yeti ornaments add a touch of whimsy to any tree. Each is intricately crafted by women artisans in Nepal.  Not only cute, but eco-friendly - made from a renewable resource and 100% biodegradable.  These make a great ethical gift for Christmas or a hostess gift.

• Measures approximately: 5 inches tall.
• 100% All Natural New Zealand Wool.
• Azo-free dyes.
• Due to the handmade nature, slight variations in size, exact color, shape, pattern, or other characteristics may be evident. Each piece is truly a unique work of art, lovingly crafted by hand.
• Fair Trade.

The Art of Felting:

The first step to creating these beautiful felt pieces begins with gathering some of the world’s finest sheep’s wool from New Zealand. Making felted wool is an ages-old, time-consuming process of bonding fabric with fiber. This is a physical job where the artisan’s scrub, rub, roll and rinse the wool again and again with soapy water. Once the wool is bound into a sheet and the desired thickness is complete, the felt is laid out to dry.

From there, the felt wool is cut and re-worked into many complex shapes and designs. The many sheets of wool might merge several colors to create patterns and layers. This takes a well-trained, talented artisan and is a true labor of love. The end results are colorful, one-of-a-kind textiles that are stunning to behold.