Felt making

This is a series of very amusing and convenient felt bookmarks of both attached and detached types. The embossed parts of these bookmarks stick out of the book serving as their adornments. 

     

Felt making has been part of world culture for ages, but in Russia, with its severe climate, felt is the material used for making valenki footwear - one of the most popular and beloved items of Russian winter costume. The image of valenki felt boots evokes warm feelings in the mind of a Russian who associates them with childhood, Grandmother and her cosy small cottage in the country, as well as with the thrill and fun of winter holidays. This may be the reason why felt handicrafting is so popular in Russia. Especially fascinating is the making of small figurines because wool, like a kind of textile plasticene, lends itself to being made into various fancy images that are extremely handy and pleasant to the touch.