Handmade wool felt ball cat mat from Nepal

A wool felt ball mat, hand-assembled in Nepal to give your cat a warm place to sleep.

Description
Round cat mat made from pressed sheep’s wool felt balls, hand-assembled in Nepal. The wool insulates against the cold floor and retains body heat. Place the mat on a windowsill, an armchair, by a radiator, or in a basket.

Each felt ball is handmade: the wool is rolled in hot water and soap until the fibers interlock to form a small, dense sphere. The balls are then pressed and assembled one by one to make the mat. In Nepal, this technique is also used to make trivets and rugs for the home.

The wool insulates against the cold floor and retains body heat without trapping moisture. Cats love settling on it: the texture of the balls gives them a surface to knead, and the material warms up quickly beneath them.

Place the mat wherever your cat likes to spend time: on a windowsill, armchair, bench, at the bottom of a basket, or on the floor near a radiator. It’s also suitable for a small dog.

Each mat is hand-assembled, so the size and arrangement of the balls and the color shades vary slightly from one piece to another.

Specifications

Material: 100% sheep’s wool. Handmade in Nepal.

Care

• Everyday care: Shake the mat outdoors or vacuum it with a brush attachment to remove hair.
• For stains: Blot with a damp cloth and a little mild soap without rubbing, then leave flat to dry.
• Full wash: Hand wash only, in cold or lukewarm water. Never put it in the washing machine or dryer: heat will shrink and deform the felt.
• Storage: Like any wool item, store it away from moths with a sachet of lavender or cedarwood.

Safety precautions
Keep an eye on your pet if they tend to chew on fabrics. Check the mat regularly and remove it if a ball comes loose to prevent your pet from swallowing it.