Felt: The Soft Revolution

by Helene Renard

Felt may be the oldest fabric known to man. Requiring heat, moisture, and pressure, but no weaving, its simple construction and versatility make it ideal for use in everything from automobiles to musical instruments. Echoing the plastics movement of the 1960s and '70s, this humble material is now undergoing a creative renaissance. In Felt , author Helene Renard presents eleven case studies by artists and designers working with both handmade and industrially manufactured felt at a variety of scales. The ingenious projects— from interior environments and furniture to jewelry and wearable art—take full advantage of the material's unique shape-shifting properties to create works of art that surprise and delight.

176 pages, Hardcover

First published August 25, 2015