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forgotten felter
Feltering is an art which its final production is felt. Felt is a type of carpet which has gained from rubbed wool or soft wool. Felt is not formed by weaving. Feltering is a piece that is obtained by rubbing. In feltering, the only tool needed are hot water and arm force. The first design of felt is based on experience and without any special primal method which has performed on the land. Then, rest of phases has done during 3 days. Finally, a final production has obtained for sale. In feltering, weaving is not done, but by creating pressure, moisture and heat, it causes the wool fibers to fall apart.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 01.2021 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2022 |
Photo Location: | Kazeroon, Iran |
Camera: | NIKON D7100 |
Copyright: | © Ali Khavanin |