Felt Mushroom Bucket Shoulder Bag

Encourage creativity and eco-consciousness with a bag that not only sparks imagination but also supports fair trade principles and sustainable practices. Whether for playdates, outings, or everyday adventures, this bag adds a touch of handmade charm to every occasion. Perfect for: Gifts that inspire creativity and cultural appreciation. Practical and whimsical accessories for children's daily activities. Supporting fair trade initiatives and ethical fashion choices. Additional details: Premium New Zealand Wood. Azo-free dyes. Biodegradable. Spot Clean with damp cloth and mild soap. Ethically Sourced, Fair Trade. The Story Behind the Art: The first step to creating these beautiful felt pieces begins with gathering some of the world’s finest sheep’s 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 artisan’s 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. Once dried, the felt wool is cut and re-worked into many complex shapes and designs. Small pieces and large pieces come together using soapy water to bind the fibers to form flowers or other intricate 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 labor of love. The end results are colorful, one-of-a-kind textiles that are stunning to behold.