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The History and
Development of
FELT
by Willow Mullins
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From nomads' tents to poodle skirts, from car parts to Christmas tree ornaments, felt
is one of the world's oldest and most understated textiles. Felt has developed simultaneously
in multiple cultures, and often its origins are lost. However, far from having been supplanted
by new fabrics, not only has felt retained its traditional uses among peoples around the world,
but it has also seen a broad revival in popularity among today's hand feltmakers, craftspeople and
fashion designers. This book follows the journey of felt through time, space, and purpose
by pulling into focus a series of snapshots of different felting traditions. FELT covers
the wide-ranging history and cultural development of this most unassuming, yet ubiquitous,
of fabrics, from the very earliest archaeological evidence in the mountains of Siberia, to the
groundbreaking works of contemporary fiber arts and sculptors.
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Hardcover, 224 pgs., $43.95
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