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a reed mat with boiled water and no soap. nature and natural materials are more
I will never forget this experience and the respected and incorporated in our interior
stunning untouched nature of the ‘jailoo’ design. Modern buildings tend to be
(summer meadows in the mountains). mostly made of hard materials like glass,
steel and stone. A felted wall covering may

Today, felt has become a real artistic provide a feeling of warmth and
medium. The beautiful and versatile softness. Besides being an artistic
natural characteristics of wool and statement, it warms the space, improves
other natural fibers gain in appreciation. acoustics dramatically and gives and takes
The material is readily available and it moisture from the air.
carries so many possibilities. It can become The work I make is an ode to nature. I
a monumental work like wall filling felt as make big wall panels and want my
wall covering. It can also appear as work to show the beauty and

sculpture or as applied art as in clothes, diversity of the natural
home textiles or boots and hats. materials.

Felt is the oldest textile on earth, but has
still a lot to offer nowadays. As we grow
more conscious about our planet,