Hummingbird Ornament | Felt Fair Trade
Introducing the Hummingbird Felt Bird Ornament! Our unique handmade ornament is sure to make a lasting impression with its lifelike detailing and bright colors. Not only will this cheerful decoration bring joy to your home or garden, but it’s also made with 100% natural wool and non-toxic azo-free dyes that are both weatherproof and durable -- meaning you can enjoy your new birdy friend year-round.
Whether you’re a bird expert or enthusiastic collector, you’ll find our Hummingbird Felt Bird Ornament adds just the right touch of whimsy to your winter holiday display. An ideal gift for the holidays, each ornament includes a 3"-long string loop and hangtag with a unique UPC label bearing the specific bird name. Proudly handmade in Nepal, come treat yourself or someone special this season with something truly special!
- Size: 5.5"
- Indoor or Outdoor usage (weatherproof and durable)
- 100% natural wool, non-toxic azo-free dyes
- Fair Trade Certified
- Artisan made in Nepal
Meet the Artisans
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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. |
Walking into the Kathmandu production center’s reception you are immediately greeted by a cheerful ‘Namaste’ (‘I Salute the God Within You’) with hands pressed together in a prayerful expression. Proceeding into any of the production halls you’ll be greeted by a complete chorus of the same as dozens of ladies press felt into a variety of shapes, while others stitch, needle and applique to finish hundreds of different styles of decorative items for export.