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Wild

$225.00

I am not small.

I am tall, shaggy, and wild. I carry the memory of the alpaca who gave her coat, and I keep that wildness intact. My leaves move like watercolor across my crown. I cover your ears while leaving space above for your thoughts. I am not here to be tamed.

I am not small.

I am tall, shaggy, and wild. I carry the memory of the alpaca who gave her coat, and I keep that wildness intact. My leaves move like watercolor across my crown. I cover your ears while leaving space above for your thoughts. I am not here to be tamed.

Wild is a one-of-a-kind alpaca felt hat that celebrates the untamed nature of its fiber. Alpaca felts differently than sheep’s wool, shrinking far less, which allowed this hat to grow tall while still fitting a 23 inch head. The result is a sculptural dome measuring 9½ inches that still comfortably covers the ears.

The surface retains alpaca’s naturally shaggy texture, echoing the animal itself and embracing imperfection rather than refining it away. The leaf design is created using extremely thin layers of wool laid into the alpaca base, producing a soft watercolor effect that feels organic and alive. A 3-inch brim finished with a shaggy alpaca edge completes the piece, reinforcing its raw, elemental character.

Materials

  • Alpaca fiber

  • Fine merino wool (for leaf detailing)

  • Water, soap, and hand-felting process

Dimensions & Fit

  • Fits a 23-inch head

  • Dome height: 9½ inches

  • Brim width: 3 inches

  • Style: Covers ears while maintaining sculptural height

Symbolism

  • Alpaca fiber: Wildness, resilience, and authenticity

  • Shaggy texture: Truth without polish

  • Leaves: Cycles, impermanence, and quiet transformation

  • Height: Perspective, protection, and awareness

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