Felted mat reversible washable placemat runner rug newborn prop

Extra thick, Organically designed...
Sheep friendly, one-of-a-kind reversible and washable felted table mat table runner...

* hand made by me
* sheep/animal friendly
* 100% natural wool
* approximately 11"x18"
* indoor or outdoor use
* hand washable
* reversible design
* you are purchasing mat shown

My sheep friendly mats are designed with shorn wool from a variety of Heritage Breed sheep! I leave the edges raw, resulting in a natual, organic, earthy yet elegant design that features the inherent beauty of wool. The locks are visibly flattened yet the color & variety of texture is artistically apparent, resulting in a unique piece of useable art! These heritage breed fleeces are purchased exclusively from small, family owned farms. By purchasing their wool you are helping to support these shepherds as well as participating in the effort to preserve these beautiful breeds, many of which are on the Livestock Conservancy's list of threatened sheep.

All of the wool I use was shorn for the sheep's pleasure which leaves them alive & well, happily roaming the fields on their small family farms.

DECORATING IDEAS:
*Table, kitchen island, desktop, etc...
* placemats
* newborn prop layer
* add visual interest to bench, stool or ottoman
layer with any of my other mats for a unique look all your own!
* cat or dog bed...
* the list is endless!

THE PROCESS:
* Felting is a labor intensive art with each finished piece involving many hours of work - all done by hand! The end result is undeniably lovely and because of the hand made nature, you can be assured that no two pieces will ever be the same (in fact, a sheep's fleece will always grow back in with subtle differences from year to year) - thus assuring you of original and functional art for your home

Because I use fleece instead of processed fibers, the individual character & texture of the sheep's locks are artistically apparent which adds an lovely texture and color nuances.

FIELD GRASS ETC:
* Prior to the actual felting process, I spend a great deal of time removing bits of bedding and vegetable matter from each fleece. These are real sheep living their best life out in their fields. Some sheep will have virtually no vegatative matter, while others will be chuck full! Therefore, please expect to find some remaining vegetable matter such as hay, straw, grain, tiny twigs etc. in your felted art piece. These bits shows up more evidently in light & dark colored feeces. If you are concerned or have special needs, please feel free to send me a message:)

CLEANSING:
* My felted mats are "washed" during the design process and once completed, I hand wash each piece thoroughly using an all natural plant based cleanser which is safe for the environment and restores the natural pH of the wool. They are then set out under the sun to dry.

CARE AND MAINTANENCE:
* Because the structure of wool fiber, it is naturally dirt and stain resistant. It is best to gently shake (outdoors) to remove dust/dirt. If necessary, your felted piece can be washed (or spot cleaned) in cold water with a gentle wool cleanser like Unicorn or white vinegar. The excess water can be gently squeezed out or spun in your washing machine on the gentlest cycle, then set flat to air dry.

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