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Warpy

(111,254 posts) Wed Aug 28, 2013, 04:31 PM Aug 2013

Beautiful film on felting [View all]

Felting was the original textile, bits of animal fiber picked off bushes and small trees during the spring when anything covered with hair was molting the winter coat. "Oetzi," whose 5000 year old body was discovered in the Alps, was wearing felted garments.

The film is 30 minutes long and every minute is delightful.

http://www.cultureunplugged.com/documentary/watch-online/play/10499

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Beautiful film on felting [View all] Warpy Aug 2013 OP

Hey thanks! I'll love this. I don't felt but have been snappyturtle Aug 2013 #1

I haven't watched this, but plan to. northoftheborder Aug 2013 #2

They concentrated on artists who are making a living at it Warpy Aug 2013 #3

It was surprising to me ... surrealAmerican Aug 2013 #6

Felted wool is amazing stuff Warpy Aug 2013 #8

I've felted knit items, including bags ... surrealAmerican Aug 2013 #10

That was totally fascinating. northoftheborder Aug 2013 #4

I was especially impressed by the use of silk between the lattices Warpy Aug 2013 #5

Great film! surrealAmerican Aug 2013 #7

I will need to watch it, although SheilaT Aug 2013 #9