FELT BY SHARIT

Born and raised in Africa, she was fascinated by the different shapes of branches of trees. She used this inspiration in her naturally designed clothes of felted wool and silk. There are a number of felting techniques being used in this garment. The flower has been created by it looks like about five layers of fabric. Neutral colour palette at play.

SHIRDAK

When I found this image I was so happy, after hours of research on the interent into felting, my heart was sinking becasue all I was finding was bright orange felted hats and bright pink felted slippers and I was loosing faith! This image came from the Shirdak Silkroad Textiles website, which is a gallery of Central-asian nomad textiles and felt carpets. This felting is just beautiful, the the layering, texture and structure. I like the cross hatch pattern that has been created on the bodice of the dress, it looks like the felting may have been done onto silk to create this effect. I also like the strands of felt that have been taken and tied in a knot on the shoulder. I would like to experiment with felting onto silk and see what effects can be created with this technique!

FELTING

This is a felted honeycomb shawl, the felt has been created with interesting holes in it and crazy irregular shapes. I love the organic and rustic look of this felting. I like the textural appearance of felt, and I am thinking of experimenting with felt and going down this pathway for my overall direction in the craft studio. The colour of this shawl also appeals to me, I am fan of tha natural colour palette and I like felting done in these natural tones. I can't stand the bright colours all felted in together that you see so often a craft markets, I think that felting done in more muted tones is much more refined and yet has a rustic and textural aesthetic. This is something that I want to develop and work on further.