Wet felting is a technique that uses water, soap, and friction to entangle wool fibers, creating a dense, non-woven fabric. The process involves layering thin strands of wool, adding a soapy solution, and agitating them through rubbing, rolling, and fulling to interlock the fibers. As the fibers tighten, the wool shrinks, forming a solid piece of felt that can be used to make various items.

The felting technique originated in nomadic cultures of Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan, among others. They wet-felted rugs and walls for the insulation of yurts. Shepherds in Turkey and Central Asia wore wet-felted Kepeneks, a warm, heavy coat. Later, the wet-felting technique found applications in fine clothing, boots and shoes, home decor, toys, and art.