British and Norwegian Wool Cross Body bag
£75.00
This is a very sturdy eye-catching cross body bag in beautiful natural coloured British and Norwegian wools and has been made using the ancient art of wet felting.
1 in stock
Karen Stewart
Saltby
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE14 4QW
The main body of the bag is made of ivory Norwegian wool which is a very robust hardwearing wool. The flap and strap are made from British Blue Faced Leicester wool and the base of the bag is made from Masham wool, also British. It has an internal pocket, adjustable straps and a handmade ceramic disc fastening. This bag has been thoroughly felted so is very strong and hardwearing. It can be sponged clean (full care instructions will be sent on purchase) and coordinates beautifully with my British Wool Wrap.
Size: 29cm W, 28cm H and 5cm D
Wet felting involves laying out wisps of wool in different directions, sprinkling them with warm soapy water and then gently rubbing and rolling them (often for several hours!) until all the fibres have completely bonded together. During the process, other fibres and materials can be incorporated, such as silk threads and fabrics to decorate the surface of the felt. Scarves are made in one flat piece, but neck warmers, vessels, hats and bags are made by felting around a resist (or waterproof template) that is then removed part way through the felting process, and gently moulded by hand into the shape you want. This is often called seamless felting or 3D.
Did you know, wool is naturally:
– shower proof, (water sits on the outer layer and can be shaken off),
– stain resistant (dirt sits on the surface layer and can be easily sponged off),
– hardwearing (it does not crush or crease)
– sustainable (wool is a naturally occurring product)
– and when felted thoroughly, wool items become very strong and cannot be pulled apart.
Shipping Countries: United Kingdom (UK)