Product story
The maker, materials and process behind the finished object.
Object
Celebrate the joyful holiday season with a dose of playful charm in this applique wool felt stocking, featuring three adorable dogs donning Christmas hats. Created by India's Rajesh Gehlot, this lively accessory spotlights the finely hand-stitched designs accentuated with glass beads on a vibrant red canvas, ensuring it's the perfect pick to adorn your mantle during this festive time.
Process
First, we procure wool from Bikaner and Jaisalmer. It undergoes an initial cleaning process where burrs and black wool are removed; it is then fed into a 'bilo' machine to separate out dirt and thorns. Next, it passes through an opener machine—a process known locally as *pindai*—followed by a carding machine that forms the wool into rolls. These rolls are then processed in a hardening machine, where they are beaten for two to three minutes while steam is applied to set the material. Subsequently, the material undergoes milling with the addition of soap; it is beaten for two hours until fully prepared. If coloring is required, four sheets are placed together in a large vessel and boiled for 10 minutes, after which they are dried in a hydro-extraction machine. Finally, the material is cut into pieces— either by machine or by hand—according to the required size and sent for stitching.
Origin
HANDICRAFT RAJASTHANJAIPUR INDIA
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