Felted scarf

From time immemorial people were warmed with wool. The first felted articles were created in the 4th century BC, and they are still very popular.

Indeed, felted wardrobe items have a rich history, however, they have never been so skillful as they are today. That only is the collection of Selina and Maya Debowski from Poland, which consists of felted scarves in the combined technique with images of animals.

Like thousands of years ago, there are two felting techniques: dry and wet. As a result of wet felting, scarves are created, hats in a single color range or with a soft color transition. By means of dry felting, decorations for such items appear, for example, flowers or animal faces, like those of Polish designers.

Each method is based on tangling non-spun wool fibers. In wet felting, attributes like:

• wool, any other fibers, for example, silk, flax;
• soap;
• special felting machine for either a stick or rolling pin.

Products made by craftsmen by hand, turn out to be extremely soft and plastic. In addition, creating a scarf, you can perform it for different seasons. So, wallowing wool on fine silk matter, a soft and light summer scarf enchants with the beauty of the felted pattern. For warm options suitable merino wool.

The advantages of the scarf made using the technique of wet felting:

• scarf unpretentious care. Putting it in your purse, you can not be afraid of jams and irreparable creases. A light slap at the bend with wet hands will give the product a presentable look;
• due to density, the felted scarf sits fairly loosely around the neck, which allows you not to sweat in stuffy rooms;
• it is easy to change the shape and design of the felted scarf by adding ornament and patterns using the technique of dry felting, cutting off the edges or completely removing the extra width;
• The felt scarf is durable. It will not show the pellets after wearing for several seasons;
• Felt does not accumulate static stress, which means you don’t need to worry about the beauty of styling.

Modern needlewomen and designers today are experimenting in the technique of felting, choosing non-standard fabrics, prints and texture. Surprisingly, but things turn out of wool, beyond recognition, unlike each other.

A felt scarf is a piece that holds the shape well. Due to this property, craftsmen produce various models, sometimes of a decorative nature.

For example, patterns in the form of rose flowers come together from round small felted plates. Speaking of warm models, the felted scarf has the shape of a gate on a large button or hook. Such a warm accessory is convenient when there is no collar on top.

As mentioned earlier, various yarn fibers are added to wool today. From mohair and lace with the addition of wool, viscose and flax creates a unique soft product called cobweb. Why gossamer? Contrasting fibers are laid out by rings, which results in an ornate pattern resembling this delicate and beautiful natural matter.

An interesting feature of the model is its translucency. Throwing it on the shoulders, you can avoid massiveness, while providing yourself warmth.

Felted cabbage scarf looks elegant and graceful and does not correspond to its simple name. This "cabbage" is not ashamed to wear and triumph, because its flounces look festive and very original.

The model is made of pure wool using wet felting technique. The product is not long, and on both sides of the scarf are voluminous soft flounces, exactly the same as on the cabbage leaves. Masters use additional decoration in the form of flowers, buttons or hooks to better maintain shape.

Silk-based wool pattern is widespread, because the scope of fantasy here is unusually wide. On white silk, there are drawings in the form of coffee beans, fluffy dandelions and other feminine patterns. The model on silk is light and soft. You can drape such a scarf around your neck, like any silk scarf.

Interestingly, wet felting is a very democratic art of creating unique things. Expensive silk fabric can be replaced with 100% cotton gauze and create an incredibly luxurious product.

Patterns of thin layers of yarn of contrasting shades roll over to gauze. Later, upon completion of wet felting, patterns can be applied using a felting needle, for example, volume petals and all sorts of flowers.

The product made of gauze is much softer than a felt scarf, which allows you to tie it in various ways.

Felted scarves are an object of art, so the best thing is not to hide it under clothes. Felted stoles are laid on top of the outerwear, creating beautiful assemblies. A stylish felt scarf is placed on top of a small stand-up collar, giving an updated look to the product. Silk scarves are freely wrapped around the neck, showing a felted pattern.

Today, designers recommend combining felted scarves not only with outerwear. So, a plain V-neck sweater will transform if you add it with a felted scarf. Designer scarves from Debowski and do combine with dresses, bustier.

• Designer black swan from Debowski will be a stylish addition to a black cocktail dress.

• A voluminous purple felted scarf on silk has a softness that allows you to skillfully lay it on a woolen coat with a stand-up collar.

• Soft turquoise felted scarf goes well with a felted hat in the same color scheme.

• The felted scarf with frills, which displays animal print, will be a bold addition to the top and casual clothes.

• The scarf-tippet on the fabric, complemented by wool of autumn shades, looks appropriate on a dark wool coat.