{"product_id":"dara-needle-felted-badger-fibre-art","title":"Dara | Needle Felted Badger Fibre Art","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDescription\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDara is a one-of-a-kind needle felted badger, created by hand in the Boyne Valley and mounted on naturally shaped cherry timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis distinctive black and white markings, dark muzzle and watchful expression are built up by hand using fine felting needles. The needle felted badger is worked onto a wet felted wool background, creating depth and texture across the face and surrounding coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural cherry timber mount forms an integral part of the artwork. Its irregular shape and individual grain have been retained, allowing the character of the wood to sit alongside the softness and detail of the fibre work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDara takes his name from the Irish word \u003cstrong\u003edair\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning oak. The name reflects the strength and grounded character associated with one of Ireland's most familiar native woodland animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA story card accompanies Dara, sharing the meaning behind his name and more about the making of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind handcrafted artwork intended for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal needle felted badger fibre artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeedle felting combined with a wet felted wool background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounted on naturally shaped Boyne Valley cherry timber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind piece, individually made by hand in the Boyne Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Crafty Pebblers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52900418748752,"sku":"TCP-031","price":78.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/7652\/0272\/files\/dara-needle-felted-badger-fibre-art-cherry-timber.jpg?v=1786371793","url":"https:\/\/thecraftypebblers.ie\/products\/dara-needle-felted-badger-fibre-art","provider":"The Crafty Pebblers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}