Artisan pillow Hand made sheep friendly wool with hand made felt Airia

Hand made reversible artisan pillow with silky locks

* hand made by me
* sheep/animal friendly
* 100% wool front and back
* fleece side approximately 12"x12"
* back side approximately 7"x7"
* Lock averages 4"
* 100% natural wool fill
* Hand washable
* Indoor or outdoor use
* because this pillow is made from 100% natural fiber it is the best choice for the environment because every bit of it is compostable! Plus you are helping small farms who dedicate their lives to raising their sheep. A win-win!

DESCRIPTION:
This is Airia's fleece which was shorn for her pleasure and yours as she is alive & well, happily roaming the fields on her small family farm.

What makes Airia's wool so special is her beautiful bright ivory color and curly locks which are so soft to the touch. They also have a pearl-like Sheen! The back side is equally as soft because the felt I used is made with her flattened locks, allowing some "sprouts" for added texture & interest. An artistic accent suitable for any room which is why I call it "functional art for your home"!

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

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:)

SHEDDING:
* My felted fleeces are entirely hand made, with the wool locks held into place by the process of felting. They respond to use much differently than a leather backed, tanned hide. Each fleece has its own characteristics & some will shed more than others. If you have a particular use in mind, feel free to contact me so I can do my best to assist you in selecting the most suitable fleece for your needs.

CLEANSING:
* My felted fleeces are "washed" during the design process and once completed, I hand wash each fleece 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) and finger fluff to maintain loft. If necessary, your felted pillow can be spot cleaned in cold water with a gentle wool cleanser like Unicorn or white vinegar. then set flat to air dry. Combing or vacuuming is never recommended.

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