Mermaid: Felted Alpaca Sculpture
Mermaid: Felted Alpaca Sculpture
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Mermaid: Felted Alpaca Sculpture
In folklore, a mermaid is an aquatic creature with the head and upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish. Mermaids appear in the folklore of many cultures worldwide, including Europe, Asia, and Africa. Mermaids are sometimes associated with perilous events such as floods, storms, shipwrecks, and drownings
The Mermaid Felted Alpaca Sculpture is a wonderful creature from our fantasy collection.
A collection that fosters creativity and imagination. It is carefully made with attention to detail. It is made entirely by hand, it stands a few inches tall, and is made with hand painted and natural alpaca fiber. This fantasy figure is perfect as a gift for yourself or for the collector in your life. Sculptures are finished with a loop for hanging. Due to the hand crafting process, each piece is unique with slight variations.
What Is Alpaca Fiber?
Alpaca was once considered a gift from the gods and the most important relic of Incan history. Alpacas are in the camelid family, sharing the most genetic material with the vicuña. They are one of the four South American camelids.
The two breeds of alpacas are: the Huacaya and the Suri. The types of fiber harvested from each of these breeds are equally prized for different reasons. Fiber derived from alpacas varies in weight depending on how it is spun, making it ideal for a number of different kinds of products. Compared to sheep’s wool, alpaca fiber is considerably softer, and more durable.
About Needle Felting?
Needle felting is a dry felting method typically using wool with its barbs that felt quickly and easily. However, we use alpaca for a softer and more artistic effect. Our crafters have mastered this art form and now use this media for sculptures, flat art, and clothing embellishments.
Fiber artists can needle felt for a few moments or for days at a time. This relaxing craft is now available to everyone. Please call us at 877-Alpacas (877-257-2227) for more information.
- Made using certified alpaca fiber
- Natural colors and marking are emulated
- Artistically handcrafted in-house by our experts
- Finished products are always Fair Trade from Peru