Overview Felted ornaments aren’t just charming holiday pieces—they’re tools of empowerment. This article explores how nonprofits and artisan co-ops use wool felting to transform women’s lives in underserved communities while creating joyful keepsakes for Christmas trees around the world. Highlights Case study: Global Crafts’ partnership with women-led collectives in Nepal. The process: needle-felting vs. wet-felting, […]
Overview As modern society becomes more digitized and mass-produced, the resurgence of handmade felted ornaments signals a cultural yearning for authenticity, tactile artistry, and sustainable living. Artisans from Nepal to North America are leading this revival—one stitch at a time. Highlights The growth of Etsy and Pinterest as inspiration hubs. Demand for eco-conscious holiday decor […]
Overview As the holiday season approaches, felted ornaments are taking on bold new forms—from woodland creatures to pop-culture mashups. This trend analysis piece dives deep into what’s hot in handmade felt design this year, with commentary from curators, buyers, and makers. Highlights Trendwatch: gingerbread gnomes, felted camper vans, cats in scarves, and eco-fairy-tale themes. The […]