This one-of-a-kind needle felted puffin is a fully sculptural fiber artwork, carefully built and detailed by hand. The puffin’s form captures the quiet strength and character of the bird, with layered wool creating soft transitions in color and subtle surface texture throughout the body, wings, and beak.
The puffin is permanently mounted on an antique Japanese wooden float, cylindrical in shape and marked with hand-stamped Kanji. These floats were traditionally used in fishing and have developed a rich patina over time, adding history and visual weight to the piece. The contrast between the soft wool sculpture and the aged wood base creates a balanced, grounded presentation.
Standing approximately 8 inches tall, this piece works beautifully as a shelf sculpture, desk display, or small statement artwork. It is intended as a decorative art object rather than a toy.
• Materials: Needle felted wool; antique Japanese wooden float base
• Height: Approximately 8 inches
• Base: Cylindrical antique wooden float with Kanji markings
• One-of-a-kind sculptural artwork
Care:
This piece is intended for display. Avoid excessive handling. Keep dry and away from moisture or prolonged direct sunlight. If stray wool fibers appear, gently trim with small scissors rather than pulling.
Because this is a handmade, one-of-a-kind artwork using antique materials, natural variations, wear on the base, and subtle irregularities are part of the piece’s history and character.
This one-of-a-kind needle felted puffin is a fully sculptural fiber artwork, carefully built and detailed by hand. The puffin’s form captures the quiet strength and character of the bird, with layered wool creating soft transitions in color and subtle surface texture throughout the body, wings, and beak.
The puffin is permanently mounted on an antique Japanese wooden float, cylindrical in shape and marked with hand-stamped Kanji. These floats were traditionally used in fishing and have developed a rich patina over time, adding history and visual weight to the piece. The contrast between the soft wool sculpture and the aged wood base creates a balanced, grounded presentation.
Standing approximately 8 inches tall, this piece works beautifully as a shelf sculpture, desk display, or small statement artwork. It is intended as a decorative art object rather than a toy.
• Materials: Needle felted wool; antique Japanese wooden float base
• Height: Approximately 8 inches
• Base: Cylindrical antique wooden float with Kanji markings
• One-of-a-kind sculptural artwork
Care:
This piece is intended for display. Avoid excessive handling. Keep dry and away from moisture or prolonged direct sunlight. If stray wool fibers appear, gently trim with small scissors rather than pulling.
Because this is a handmade, one-of-a-kind artwork using antique materials, natural variations, wear on the base, and subtle irregularities are part of the piece’s history and character.
