Russian Artist Crafts The Sweetest Felt Cats, You'll Totally Fall In Love With Them
Elizabeth Delektorskaya has turned a very specific kind of cat obsession into a thriving art business. From her studio in Severodvinsk, the Russian artist handcrafts collectible felt cats from wool, and each one is made to order for customers who are willing to wait for something truly one of a kind.
Her creations have attracted thousands of fans on VK and Instagram, where people keep coming back for the tiny details, from glassy eyes to little paws and accessories. The cats are delicate, whimsical, and clearly not meant for play, which is exactly why collectors love them.
With pre-orders, international shipping, and designs that keep changing, Elizabeth’s felt cats have become a small internet obsession. Read on.
The cats Elizabeth creates are hand-crafted from 100% natural sheep's wool.
Elizabeth doesn't specify her trade secrets, but it is estimated that there are approximately 20 million sheep in Russia, and around 60% of these are merino, which is very soft.
According to woolbuy.net, Russia is now a member state of the International Wool Trade Organisation:
"30 years ago, Russia was the world’s largest export market for wool, importing and processing over 160 million kilograms to clothe the military and communist party. It is now rebuilding the industry after its near collapse with the fall of the Soviet Union."
Delektorskaya's cats have the most delicate and exquisite glass-like eyes.
Each felted feline is truly unique, with all the features one would expect to see on a cat, including purr-fectly pointed ears and wispy whiskers.
The cats often come in a variety of fur patterns as well; you're almost sure to see your favorite kind of kitty cat, whether it be a black void or a zesty ginger, and everything in between.
Delektorskaya adds a plethora of small touches as well, with no two cats having the same fur, faces, or accessories.
Accessories include bags, scarves, and collars.
But they may also hold balloons or wands or even wear clothes.
Adorably, the padded paws and toe beans of Elizabeth's felt cats are also unique, like real cats, sometimes pink and sometimes black.
Pre-orders keep the demand high, and the prices fluctuate. The felt cat brooches she makes cost around 2800 Rubles (that's just under $40 USD).
Each standard felt cat takes around 3-7 hours to complete.
And if you love quirky cat oddities, Melissa the grumpy Scottish Fold, nicknamed “Einstein,” is pure charm with a twist.
People have described the adorable cats as though they came straight out of children's stories.
The cats can come in a variety of positions, sizes, and styles, too.
There really are no limits to how unique Elizabeth can make any given cat.
Aren't they so adorable?
The wearable brooches are (understandably) quite popular, too.
Being able to wear one-of-a-kind felt cat art when you're out and about is most definitely crazy cat person goals, isn't it?
There's no slowing down this incredible artist.
You can follow Elizabeth where you can watch up-and-coming designs and hear about when orders are open. Elizabeth also offers international shipping!
Will you be acquiring a collectible felt cat from Russia any time soon? Let us know in the comments.
Before you fall harder, meet Belarus, the cross-eyed rescue cat raising money for animal charities.
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