Namad, the traditional craft of felt-making in Iran, dates back thousands of years and is among the oldest known methods of creating cloth without weaving. This labor-intensive technique involves layering raw wool, adding water and natural soap, and applying consistent pressure and friction--typically by rolling, rubbing, and compressing the fibers by hand-until the wool matts into a dense, durable textile. 

Historically practiced by men in nomadic and rural communities, felt-making was used to produce practical items such as rugs, garments, and tents. My work continues this tradition using organic wool. By engaging in wet-felting, I work directly with the physicality of the material, embracing a process that is slow, repetitive, and deeply connected to the body.