Take a stroll through the enchanting winter wonderland of the woodlands with our trio of mystical winter blue gnomes. These one-of-a-kind gnomes are skillfully handcrafted by talented women artisans from Nepal.
- Each gnome is between 8 and 10-inches tall with a 3 to 3.25-inch base.
- 100% All Natural New Zealand Wool.
- Azo-free dyes.
- Due to the handmade nature, slight variations in size, exact color, shape, pattern, or other characteristics may be evident. Each piece is truly a unique work of art, lovingly crafted by hand.
The Art of Felting:
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. 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.
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This company offers income-generating opportunities to craftspeople in developing countries by following fair trade practices including paying in advance at least the market price for items, ensuring that craftspeople receive payment, and ensuring that the craftspeople work in fair working conditions. We work directly with artisans, craftspeople, and producer groups to achieve these goals and hopefully help improve the lives of some of the people with whom we share this planet.
IMPACT
- Supports Artisans
- Fair Wage/Trade
- Creates Jobs
- Socio-Economic
- Sustainable
- Recycled
- Re-purposed
