Exceptional felting workmanship makes our Wild Woolies Tufted Titmouse Felt Ornament very special. Educational, decorative, and entertaining for birding enthusiasts of all ages. Made with fine merino wool and soft to the touch.
The Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) is a small, charismatic songbird native to North America, commonly found in forests, woodlands, and suburban areas. Characterized by its distinctive tufted crest atop its head, this bird is easily recognizable. With a gray upper body, white underparts, and rusty flanks, it displays a striking contrast of colors. Tufted Titmice are social birds, often seen foraging in pairs or small flocks, and they have a varied diet that includes seeds, nuts, berries, and insects. They are known for their active and agile nature, frequently flitting through branches and foliage in search of food. Additionally, these birds are renowned for their vocalizations, emitting a series of clear whistled notes that contribute to the soundscape of their woodland habitats.Meet the Artisans
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Walking into the Kathmandu production center’s reception you are immediately greeted by a cheerful ‘Namaste’ (‘I Salute the God Within You’) with hands pressed together in a prayerful expression. Proceeding into any of the production halls you’ll be greeted by a complete chorus of the same as dozens of ladies press felt into a variety of shapes, while others stitch, needle, and applique to finish hundreds of different styles of decorative items for export. Sheep’s wool is an amazingly adaptable fiber. It can be dyed any color and when hand felted using warm mildly soapy water it can be molded into any shape, or then cut and sewn together as per your imagination. Because the felting and most of the stitching process are all done by hand with natural materials that can be sustainably harvested, hand felted products have a relatively soft impact on the environment. Commercial exports of felted products from Nepal have grown exponentially since around 2000, benefitting thousands of mostly women workers, production managers, and family businesses who help support their families and educate their children with their earnings. |
