Rejoice in our hand crafted Eco-wool felt nativity scene. Includes Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, 3 kings, angel, shepherd, cow, sheep and donkey which all pack neatly into the stable after Christmas for easy storage. Each piece is artisan made by women in Nepal. Due to the handmade nature, size and design may have slight variances. -Measures approximately 7.5-inches by 5-inches. -100% New Zealand Wool -Each piece is lovingly hand-stitched to create dimension and details -Azo-free dye
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.