Imagine the world bustling with creatures: foxes, badgers, enormous hares, expressive rams and the odd minotaur, not to mention all the beasts you can't name......
Welcome to Barbara Keal's fierce and furry feltworld...
Smile................Become a beast!
Barbara Keal hand makes felted hats and costumes inspired by animals both real and imaginary, relishing the joy they give to all who wear them. Since Origin London 2010 Barbara's dream for hats to change the world has become tantalisingly closer- the attention they have received now stretches globally, in leaps and bounds Barbara's work is progressing as an incredibly exciting British Collection that crosses boundaries between sculpture, craft, design and fashion effortlessly without losing it's authenticity. Welcome to her world! 