Handmade wool felt ball cat mat from Nepal

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

Description
Rectangular cat rug made from sheep’s wool felt balls, pressed and then hand-assembled in Nepal. The wool insulates against cold floors and retains body heat: place the rug on a windowsill, an armchair, by a radiator, or in a basket.

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

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

Place the rug 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 is also suitable for a small dog.

Each rug is assembled by hand: the size and arrangement of the balls, as well as the color shades, vary slightly from one piece to another.

Features

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

Care

• Everyday care: Shake the rug outdoors or vacuum it with a brush attachment to remove hair.
• For stains: Dab 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 distort the felt.
• Storage: As with any wool item, store it away from moths with a sachet of lavender or cedarwood.

Precautions
Keep an eye on your pet if it tends to chew fabrics. Check the rug regularly and remove it if a ball comes loose to prevent your pet from swallowing it.