Red-Headed Woodpecker - Felt Bird Christmas Tree Ornament

$ 16.95
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This beautiful little woodpecker can live inside or outside, but unlike its wild counterpart it won't ruin your woodwork. 100% natural wool and non-toxic azo-free dyes make it weatherproof and durable. Its black and white body with a bright red head make it a cheerful decoration year-round.

Meet the Artisans

Wild WooliesWalking 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.

 

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. 

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Terri D.
Bird ornaments

I bought the whole mess of felt bird ornaments along with a couple of wooden ones. Next holiday, I am going to look for a special tree to display them all. Thank you!

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Terri D.
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I bought the whole mess of felt bird ornaments along with a couple of wooden ones. Next holiday, I am going to look for a special tree to display them all. Thank you!