I created Rippled Thought by laying out thin strips of natural brown, natural white, and hand-dyed pink merino wood. As the fibers were laid, rubbed, and guided by hand, subtle waves emerged. The rippling stripes echo the way thoughts form over time: shaped by living, learning, experience, and adjustment. A folded brim and soft structural fold along the crown give the hat quiet strength and architectural presence. Designed to fit a 22–23 inch head, it sits comfortably above the ear.
Materials
Natural brown wool
Natural white wool
Hand-dyed pink merino wool
Hand-felted using the wet felting process
Dimensions / Fit
Fits head size: 22–23 inches
Fit: Above-the-ear
Brim: Folded
Crown: Soft structural fold
Symbolism
The rippling lines represent the movement of thought: how ideas, emotion, and memory rarely travel in straight lines. The pink merino threads move through the neutral base like moments of feeling within contemplation. Strength is found not in stillness, but in the ability to bend, shift, and remain whole.