Felt Figures | Inspiring Designs

Felt is one of the oldest textile materials used by humans. The Turks, in particular, have used this material in their daily lives for thousands of years. In our previous articles, we discussed what felt is, its properties, and where it is used. In this article, we will first explore the historical development of felt figures from past to present. You will also find a selection of wonderful felt figures and inspiring models that have become especially popular in recent years. Let’s get started.

The Pazyryk Carpet, discovered during archaeological research in ancient Turkic settlements, is considered one of the earliest examples featuring animal figures made from felt. In Turkic mythology—where each animal carries a distinct symbolic meaning—these meanings were translated into felt designs and used in living spaces for various purposes. Today, felt figures continue to be widely used. The increased ease of felt production and the diversification of felt processing techniques have contributed to the growing popularity of felt, both aesthetically and functionally.

Most Commonly Used Felt Figures

Some of the most popular figures produced using felt today include:

• Ladybug: Ladybug figures are frequently seen on children’s clothing and bags. Two felt colors—red and black—are typically used in making this figure. Red represents the outer shell of the ladybug, while black is used for the inner base.
• Rose: The rose figure, symbolizing love and affection, is among the most versatile felt figures in terms of usage. Depending on the creator’s preference, roses can be made in various colors, though pink and red are the most commonly chosen.
• Daisy: Another widely used figure, similar to the rose, is the daisy. Daisy figures are typically made using yellow and white felt. However, it is also possible to find daisy figures in pink and yellow tones inspired by nature.

Felt Animal Figures

Animal figures hold a particularly special place among felt creations. Throughout Turkish history, animal motifs have been applied using felt and other materials in various contexts. One of the most prominent animals is the horse, which symbolizes nobility and bravery and frequently appears in carpets and other home textile products. Another common animal figure found in felt art is the eagle. Both single-headed and double-headed eagle figures are widely seen in felt designs. Representing freedom, the eagle is an essential symbol in Turkic mythology.

Keçe Dünyası, with its in-house laser cutting unit, is one of the few felt manufacturers in Turkey offering bulk solutions for wholesale felt figure needs. For detailed information about custom sample-based felt figure production, you can contact us via our phone numbers or WhatsApp line.