Object
Why it exists
Add some festive cheer to your holiday decor with this Handorigins Handcrafted Wool 'Gumdrop Pompoms' Christmas Tree Garland from India. The beautifully handcrafted garland features warm wool felt globes in a variety of gumdrop colors that align to form a stunning Christmas tree. Hand-embroidered details add to the charm of this delightful garland that can be draped as desired. Measuring 9.7 feet long and 1 inch wide, this garland is made from 100% wool with a polyester filling and should be dry cleaned only.
Process
How it is made
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 RAJASTHAN JAIPUR INDIA
