Felt Three Strand Napkin Rings Set of 4

Keep your cloth napkins organized cute and hygienic for the whole family with these handmade felted wool napkin ring holders! Crafted from fine New Zealand wool and azo-free dyes using age-old techniques. Handmade in Nepal by a Fair Trade women s cooperative. Set of 4. Measures: Approx. 2.5-3 with 1.5 ring to hold the napkin. 100 percent All Natural New Zealand Wool. Azo-free dyes. Due to the handmade nature there will be variations in size up to 1/2 inch color and shape. Each piece is truly a unique work of art lovingly crafted by hand. Care: Spot clean as needed. Do not machine wash or dry. The Art of Felting: The first step to creating these beautiful felt pieces begins with gathering some of the worlds finest sheeps 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 artisans 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.