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Felt rugs are made of matted wool which becomes felt because of moisture, heat and pressure. Nomads in Persia, Anatolia, Central Asia and East Turkestan have lived in tents made of felt.

19th century Uzbek felt rug. Exhibitor Ron Hort
19th century Uzbek felt rug. Exhibitor Ron Hort (ARTS 2009)
Felt bellows bag made in Uzbekistan
Felt bellows bag made in Uzbekistan (ARTS 2009)