About the service
Custom handmade wool felt slippers, wet-felted entirely by hand using traditional Central Asian and Scandinavian techniques. I specialize in wet felting of pure merino and coarser sheep wool into durable, seamless slippers shaped directly on a last — no cutting, no stitched seams to wear out over time. Every pair starts with a fiber consultation: I source wool by micron count (18-23 micron merino for a soft inner layer, coarser 28-32 micron wool for the outer shell that holds shape and resists abrasion), and can blend in alpaca or mohair locks for extra warmth or decorative texture. Custom sizing is done from three measurements you send me — foot length, width at the ball of the foot, and instep circumference — I calculate the shrinkage allowance (wool felts down roughly 30-40% during fulling) and build a template accordingly, so the finished slipper matches your foot rather than a generic shoe-size chart. Sole reinforcement options include a layer of natural rubber cemented and stitched to the felted sole for indoor/outdoor wear, a suede leather sole for smoother floors, or a fully wool sole left bare for maximum warmth on carpet. Non-slip silicone dot application is available on request. Colours are achieved with acid dyes in any shade, or left natural (undyed grey, brown, cream) for a hypoallergenic option; simple Scandinavian-style embroidery or needle-felted appliqué can be added around the cuff. Typical turnaround is 7-10 business days from confirmed measurements and colour choice; an expedited 4-day service is available for a surcharge. I document each pair with before/fulling/after photos so you can see the shrinkage process yourself. A care guide and a small matching wool roving kit for future patching are included with every order. Bulk orders for gift sets, weddings, or small retail batches are welcome, with a per-pair discount above six pairs.
