felt making at Krafthaus

Felting is one of man's oldest textile technologies, first made by matting animal hair and or plant fibres. Today most felt is made industrially but some artisans/designers still hand make felt. Felters in South African can take advantage of the high quality of merino wool produced domestically. Whilst typical products have a cottage-y feel, Krafthaus makes felt products with an elegant and modern aesthetic. Moreover the designer/owner taught herself and has gone on to teach the felters who now work for her.