Felted hats
Fashion is cyclical, and here the new coil takes us to 4-5 centuries BC. It was then that the first felted products were created: carpets, hats, shoes.
Features and advantages of technology
Felting is a technique for creating non-spun wool of clothing, toys and interior items. What used to be the basis of survival and protection from the cold has now become the subject of art and unlimited scope for creativity. It should be said that the technology between this has not changed much, except that the felting tools have become more convenient.
Today, as many years ago, there are two types of felting:
- dry - to create a volumetric product, for example, toys, jewelry and jewelry;
- wet - to create clothes, shoes, hats, blankets, panels.
Each of the types is based on the property of fibers to be tangled among themselves, forming a dense uniform web. When dry felting, lumps of wool interlock due to repeated piercing with special needles. It should be said that this method is also used to decorate already finished products, for example, hats, various patterns and ornaments.
Felted products are created by wet felting. This technique requires wool, soap, a special apparatus for felting, or a stick or rolling pin, as in the times of our grandmothers.
Surprisingly, for the first time the felting technology was told in the legend of Noah's Ark. According to the legends of the time, during the rain, the wool from the sheep fell, got wet and stumbled with its hooves. Doesn’t it look like wet felting?
So, the felted hat is the work of the masters of wet felting. We note its advantages:
- You can put a felted hat in your bag, not being afraid to rumple and spoil the look. Any room can easily be straightened, if you pat your curved place with wet palms;
- in a felt hat it is never hot, thanks to its free fit to the head;
- easy change of the shape of the cap. Tired of wide fields? Cut them off. Add a visor, flowers or any other accessory;
- durability;
- even a hat, out of fashion or from your preferences, can retain its useful properties, if you turn it into warm insoles for shoes, jewelry and much more.
Fashion trends
Felted hat is a unique handmade product. To possess it is a great and warm happiness, and to make oneself is a skill worthy of praise. Fashion affects felted hats, and now the classic hats get youth style, become modern and very fashionable.
Georgian Felt Hat
The Georgian or Svan cap embodies the rich flavor of Georgia. In this country, we are sure that such a hat is a talisman, an invaluable gift and just a universal thing.
Svanka has a rounded shape and sits freely on the head, so that it is not hot and, according to Georgians, a headache and stress of a hard day passes.
Fashion trends adopted the classic style of the Georgian national cap. Today, this original model is complemented by a felt visor, flowers, horns and other decorations.
Cap Rose
From modern models, a hat with delicate drapes in the shape of a rose stands out brightly. The process of its manufacture includes the technique of wet felting. At the last stage, the top of the cap is twisted, creating “rose petals”. On the seamy side, the petals are firmly fixed with stitches, so the model will not lose its presentable appearance for a long time.
Felt hat Rose perfectly combined with a romantic way, will be an exquisite addition to the coat and fur coat.
Cap Watermelon
But the option of a gift for yourself or loved ones can be the original hat Watermelon for a bath. It can be implemented in two solutions:
- half a watermelon with a crust;
- red watermelon with seeds.
The first version will be created using the wet felting technique, the second includes a combination of methods. Thus, the red base cap is created in wet felting, and the seeds are later attached in a dry technique using a special needle.
As a gift, the Watermelon hat is suitable for men and women, because it looks bright and very creative, and the handmade work makes the present unique at all.
With horns
British artist Barbara Kiel became the author of stylish hats with horns. In the technique of wet felting, hats with sheep, deer and other horns are created in her hands. Vivid photos of her family in handmade hats explode the Internet and cause a lot of people who want to repeat such models.
Well, it is not difficult to recreate the model, because it is executed like a normal felt hat, and later the horns lean on it.
The model of a felt hat with horns will be an original option for a casual youth style, will conquer extravagant natures and simply create a trendy New Year's bow of magical transformations.
With ears
Another model of the cap, performed similarly to the model with horns, is the model of a felted hat with ears. Interesting and sexy looking ears seductive kitty on the cap style "svanka", supplemented by a modest visor.
What to wear
Today the felted hat is made so skillfully that it easily fits any kind of outerwear. For example, a felt hat with a fur trim in combination with a fur coat or a woolen coat looks luxurious. Original models with horns, ears will be suitable for youth jackets or down jackets.
Of course, the best combination to a felt hat will be felt boots, especially since today their variety, prints and décor are admired. In addition, felt boots with rubber soles can become practical shoes and adequately serve more than one winter. Uggs and high fur boots will approach the felted hat, creating a soft and very cozy look.
Stylish images
Felt hat with decor in the form of natural silk will appeal to young girls and women. Fashionable free cut and assembly make the model universal for any combination.
A nice variant of the felt cap for a fun photo shoot - a cap-cap with contrasting inserts and original flagella at the crown.
A cute and funny hat with deer horns will make the youth look bright and memorable.
Amazingly beautiful set of hats, gloves and a scarf made of merino wool in mustard colors will refresh any image and emphasize the delicate taste of the owner.
Fur caps today at the peak of popularity. Why not choose felt as a material? Fluffy panda with cute ears is perfect in youth bow.
Looking for an option for a children's party? Take a closer look at the cute model of the Chanterelle cap in a bright orange hue. The naturalness of the material will give comfort, and originality will allow you to become a princess of the holiday.
The boyarka hat of saturated shades is a bright detail of a daily image.
