"Felt is a non-woven cloth that is produced by matting, condensing and pressing fibres. The fibres form the
structure of the fabric, so it is very soft.
Felt is the oldest form of fabric known to humankind. It predates weaving and knitting, although there is archaeological
evidence from the British museum that the first known thread was made by winding vegetable fibres on the thigh. In Turkey,
the remains of felt have been found, dating back at least to 6,500 BC. Highly sophisticated felted artifacts were found preserved in
permafrost in a tomb in Siberia and dated to 600 AD. Felt can be of any colour, and made into any shape or size.
Many cultures have legends as to the origins of feltmaking. The story of Saint Clement and Saint Christopher relates that while
fleeing from persecution, the men packed their sandals with wool to prevent blisters. At the end of their journey, the movement
and sweat had turned the wool into felt socks.
It is said that Noah's Ark was lined with fleece and the combination of urine and the trampling animals left behind a felted wool
carpet. Felt is now widely used as a medium for expression in textile art as well as design, where it has significance as an ecological textile. Sumerian legend claims that the secret of feltmaking was discovered by Urnamman of Lagash.
Feltmaking is still practiced in traditional styles by nomadic peoples in Asia, where rugs, tents and clothing are regularly made."
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