Hand made by Nepali women in a small workshop in the Kathmandu Valley. Raw sheep's wool is hand felted into little balls which are dried in the sun and hand stitched to form mats. Azo-free dyes are used to colour the felt.
Designed by AURA QUE who work in direct collaboration with charity and fair trade producer groups in Nepal using traditional skills and local materials and ensuring healthy and safe work environments and payment of living wages. AURA QUE aims to make a difference to underprivileged communities by investing in equipment, encouraging return orders and developing the skills of the producers.
Dimensions: 20 cm diameter x 1.5 cm