Red Cardinal Bird - Felt Christmas Tree Ornament
The bright red of a cardinal's wings make it an immediately recognizable symbol of the holiday season. This handmade bird is sure to stand out on your tree as well. White embroidered star accents make him especially festive. This 5 inch head to tail red cardinal bird holiday ornament is made from 100% natural wool and non-toxic, azo-free dyes.
Meet the Artisans
Sheep’s wool is an amazingly adaptable fiber. It can be dyed any color and when hand felted using warm mildly soapy water it can be molded into any shape, or then cut and sewn together as per your imagination. Because the felting and most of the stitching process is all done by hand with natural materials that can be sustainably harvested, hand felted products have a relatively soft impact on the environment. Commercial exports of felted products from Nepal have grown exponentially since around 2000, benefitting thousands of mostly women workers, production managers and family businesses who help support their families and educate their children with their earnings. |