"The artisans of Kathmandu send you many thanks for purchasing their whimsical creations!"

These lovely & fashionable felted wool handbags, coin purses, and hats are hand-sewn by artisans in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Wool felt-making is a lengthy process involving boiling and shaping wool into the desired final shape of the item - with the intriguing result that most styles are actually seamless!

Once an item's shape is established through this process, other finishing touches are carefully hand-sewn onto the wool, including flowers, felt balls, and decorative embroidery on certain styles.

The artisans of Kathmandu send ...

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