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Colourful and practical wool felt handbags, 30cm(h) x 28cm (w). Sorry Red Bags sold out

From a BAFTS certified fairtrade supplier, these felt products are made by a small family and co-operative of women in Kathmandu, Nepal. The co-operative teaches under-privileged women, widows and disabled persons for free, then employs them at a good wage on a "need" basis that gives them self reliance and independence.

Felt making is a time consuming process using all natural materials. The wool, which comes from Nepal, India, China and Russia is dyed and made into narrow strips. It is then soaked in water and laid over a form, building up a thickness of 20-30 layers, using lots of soap and water. The item is then dried and finished with decoration and lining. The resulting felt is extremely strong, wear resistant and the colours are run free and fixed.