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Felt, perhaps, is the most ancient nonwoven material, which became known to man for many hundreds of years before our era. The History of this material goes deep into the centuries. Many cultures have legends about the origin of Felt. One of them is connected with the history of Noah's ark. This story tells us of hair, falling from the animals on the floor, has joined and then trampled by hoofs it became the first felt carpet. Another relates to the history of St. Clement and his sandals.
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Felt was used for centuries by the nomadic people of Central Asia and the northern part of East Asia. Felt was used in Alpine regions as a thin and strong textile for clothing. A lot of things were made from felt, such as saddles, shelter tents and shoes. It's a warm, strong and stable material capable of protecting people from the sun, wind and cold. Natural animal hair has been also used for medical purposes for centuries.
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Nowadays, this material gained popularity again, it is being used in many industries, such as automotive, military, light industry, construction. It is also a very beautiful material. People are creating amazing and beautiful works. A lot of people are aware of this technique in Peru, USA, Germany, Finland, Norway, Russia, Latvia, Italy, Sweden and other countries.
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Today, felting gained its popularity again. Felt gives birth to new and unexpected solutions - in the form of accessories, jewelry, clothing, paintings and toys. Felt masters from around the world unite and share their ideas and enjoy the beauty of felting, thereby doing good and enjoying the process of creation.
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