Felt is considered to be the oldest known textile, predating both spinning and weaving by thousands of years. Legend has it that nomadic people of Central Asia discovered felting by accident - using wool to line their sandals and shoes to prevent blisters, only to find that the combination of moisture, heat from their feet, and constant pressure from walking transformed the loose fibers into a solid, unified fabric. This ancient discovery reveals the simple truth at the heart of felting: given the right conditions, wool fibers naturally want to lock together.
Today, felt has evolved into a unique art form that creates a sensation of "aliveness" unmatched by any other medium. There's something special about how wet felting feels almost collaborative - you're coaxing the fibers to do what they naturally want to do while guiding them to form an image. The organic way fibers migrate and lock together creates pieces that carry the memory of both the maker's hands and the fibers' own journey - and images with unparalleled color, texture, and depth. This ancient craft continues to captivate artists and admirers alike with its perfect blend of natural process and human creativity.