Felted Marionettes

I have started experimenting with felting marionettes. They are all made from natural fibres including wool and hemp. Their limbs are attached to yarn strings that look like vines. They are light and only have two strings attached to four limbs to make manipulation achievable for our little puppeteers 🙂

This is Lily, named by my son.

Lily, the orangutan felted marionette sitting on a fern

Lily, the orangutan felted marionette’s side profile

Lily, the orangutan felted marionette swinging from a vine

Felted marionettes

Lily, the orangutan felted marionette close up

This is Chilli, named for her fiery fur. Baby orangutans often have bright orangy-red fur and crazy hair.

Chilli, the orangutan felted marionette looking curious

Chilli, the orangutan felted marionette relaxing in the shade

Chilli, the orangutan felted marionette close up

Chilli, the orangutan felted marionette, just hanging out.

Chilli, the orangutan felted marionette looking out at the trees