Maori Carded Wool for Needle Felting – 20g Single Shades | The Felt Box
Discover DHG Māori carded wool – a beautiful blend that felts quickly and shapes smoothly, ideal for both needle felting and wet felting.
► How much can you make? (Size Guide)
Sizes are approximate — they depend on your felting density and style, and assume you make the entire item from this wool.
- 20 g → Bundle size ~8 cm tall × 5 cm diameter → Makes a small project about 7 cm × 4 cm (small animals, fruit, mini ornaments)
- 100 g → Bundle size ~18 cm tall × 12 cm diameter → Makes a larger piece about 18 cm × 12 cm (felted doll, medium animal, structured wet-felted panel)
Why makers love Māori wool
- 70+ repeatable shades with rich, natural tones
- Easy to felt – fibres are already blended for smooth shaping
- Excellent as a base layer, core wool, or finishing surface
- Perfect for needle felting, wet felting, and spinning
- Mulesing-free; dyed to OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 in DHG’s GOTS 5.0 and GRS certified dye house
► FAQs (click to open)
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Is this wool suitable for beginners?
Yes. Carded batting felts faster than combed tops and is forgiving, so it is ideal for beginners and experienced makers. -
Can I mix Māori and NZ carded wool?
Absolutely. Many artists mix both ranges. Choose the best colours for your subject and enjoy consistent felting behaviour. -
Is it good for wet felting?
Yes. Māori is excellent for strong sheets, bags and slippers with clean edges. -
Micron & fibre length?
Approx. 27–33 microns in a short, inter-mixed carded structure – perfect for needle felting and smooth surface finishing. -
Which felting needles work best?
36 Tri or 38 Star for building and shaping; 40–42 for fine surface detail. -
Tiny grass bits?
Normal for genuine fibre. Any tiny vegetable matter is easily picked out. -
How much wool do I need?
See the Size Guide above for project examples in 20 g, 100 g and (if applicable) 500 g bundles.
► Additional information (click to open)
Māori felting wool was created by DHG in 2007. Dyeing complies with OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 and is carried out in DHG’s GOTS 5.0 and GRS certified dyeing house. The blend is ethical, sustainable, and mulesing-free.
► Colours available – shade descriptions (click to open)
Tip: Each shade may vary slightly between batches – for exact matches we recommend our wool sample cards.
Colours Available – Māori Wool
| Shade | Description |
|---|---|
| Cherry Blossom | A very pale, warm pink with a cream-like softness. Almost off-white. Delicate and natural. |
| Etoile | Muted pale peachy-pink. Almost cream. Very soft warmth, similar to Cherry Blossom. |
| Shell | Pale ash pink with warm, sandy tones. Similar to #55 in Carded NZ. |
| Hollyhock | Balanced warm pink with coral influences. Like a lighter version of #105 Blossom in NZ. |
| Raspberry | Deep berry pink with natural richness. Closest to #46 Shocking Pink in NZ. |
| Lipstick | Bright and vibrant pink. Lighter than Raspberry; eye-catching. |
| Carniola (Melange) | Warm deep pink with coral hints. A light brick tone. Mixed fibres give natural depth. |
| Baby | Light, delicate pastel pink. Closest to #48 Candyfloss in NZ, but paler. |
| Cyclamen | Vibrant cool-toned pink with a purple edge. Similar to #110 Lilac Pink in NZ. |
| Powder | Airy, light pastel pink. Paler than #48 Candyfloss. Pantone guess: 196u. |
| Orchid DHG | Medium purple with red undertones. Natural and soft. |
| Lavender | Muted lavender. Classic and subdued. |
| Twilight | Dusty, cool lavender. Closest to #111 Lilac in NZ. |
| Violet | Dusty, rich purple with balanced blue. |
| Florence | Jewel-toned vibrant purple with blue undertone. Similar to #59 Royal Purple in NZ. |
| Theatre | Vibrant purple with red undertone. Closest to #56 Purple in NZ. |
| Water Lily (Melange) | Soft lavender-purple with blue hint. Blended fibres create a delicate effect. |
| Sunrise | Pale pastel blue. Airy and light. |
| Cobalt | Deep, bold blue with striking clarity. |
| Seal | Dusky black with dark purple tone. Soft textured. Similar to #07 Charcoal 2 in NZ. |
| Storm | Cool grey-blue, moody and rich. Similar to #10 Granite Grey in NZ. Pantone guess: 432u. |
| Paradise | Pastel green-blue. Soft, airy, and fresh. |
| Eucalyptus (Melange) | Cool muted green with blue undertones. |
| Sage | Pale yellow-green with warm earthy tone. Closest to #75 Pear Green in NZ. |
| Olive | Deep warm green with golden hints. Similar to #77 Olive in NZ but paler. |
| Leaf | Vibrant fresh green with slight yellow tint. |
| Ivy | Deep balanced green. Darker than Leaf. |
| Brush (Melange) | Muted earthy green with rich depth. Melange blend. |
| Moss | Deep green with earthy grey warmth. |
| Fir | Cool-toned dark forest green. Close to #80 Fern in NZ. |
| Wood | Rich warm green with blue undertone. Like #109 Bottle Green in NZ, but paler. |
| Caipirinha | Bright zesty lime green. Very fresh. |
| Light | Pale, soft yellow with warmth. Closest to #104 Sunshine in NZ. |
| Sunflower DHG | Rich golden yellow. Deep and warm. |
| Saffron | Deep golden yellow with earthy base. |
| Melon | Warm yellow-orange. Natural glowing tone. |
| Cinnamon | Dusky gingery orange-brown. Foxy shade. Pantone guess: 723u. |
| Pumpkin | Bright, deep orange with earthiness. Close to #35 in NZ. Pantone guess: 166u. |
| Siena | Warm brown with burnt orange tones. Less red than #42 in NZ. Pantone guess: 1535. |
| Calvados (Melange) | Gingery reddish-brown. Great for foxes & squirrels. Melange fibres add depth. |
| Rust | Classic deep rusty orange. |
| Neon Orange | Bright, saturated orange. Vibrant and intense. |
| Lace | Warm beige-grey with pink tone. Similar to #55 Ash Rose in NZ. |
| Dust (Melange) | Dusty pink-grey, soft and organic. |
| Acacia | Light peachy beige. Similar to Pantone 4029 washed out. |
| Dune | Sandy peachy beige. Like NZ #49 Nude. Pantone guess: 4029u. |
| Bread | Light golden brown. Pantone guess: 721. |
| Ash | Warm grey-beige mid-tone. Pantone guess: 2470u. |
| Earth | Mid brown with soft overtones. Pantone guess: 4241. |
| Nut | Warm, rich natural brown. Pantone guess: 464u. |
| Beaver | Dusky dark brown. Darker than Ash. Pantone guess: 2321u. |
| Bark | Rich dark brown with red hue. Like #24/25/43 in NZ. Pantone guess: 7517-ish. |
| Montecristo (Melange) | Cool-toned dark brown blend. Fibres show varied depth. Similar to NZ #103. |
| Nat. Brown | Natural dark brown with earthy softness. |
| Coffee DHG | True deep coffee brown. Strong richness. |
| Cloud | Lightest grey. Blue-grey. Close to #02 in NZ. Pantone guess: 427u. |
| London | Cool balanced urban grey. |
| Nat. Grey (Melange) | Soft, warm muted natural grey. |
| Dark | Near black dark grey. Like NZ #08 Black. |
| Snow | Bright pure white. Cool-toned. Similar to Milk. |
| Milk | Warm creamy white. Nearly identical to Snow. |
| Nat. White | Yellowish off-white with grey undertones. Same as NZ Off White. |
| Ivory | Creamy warm white. Like NZ #82 Linen. |
| Sand | Light warm beige. Similar to NZ #82. Pantone 4246 washed out. |
See our Carded Wool Colour Chart & Fibre Guide for more detail on fibre, bundle sizes and project planning.
Colour disclaimer
We make every effort to represent colours accurately, but screens vary and natural batch variation may occur. For exact matches, we recommend our real wool sample cards
The Felt Box is a UK-based, female-led small business, supplying needle felting wool and tools since 2010. We are based in Kings Cliffe, Northamptonshire, and pack orders quickly and carefully from our village unit.
We specialise in carded felting wool, chosen because it felts faster, shapes cleanly, and is easier to control than combed tops. Our range includes 160+ repeatable shades, photographed carefully so you can choose colours with confidence.
We focus on clear guidance and honest descriptions. If a fibre is end-of-roll, we say so. If a product is not suitable for a particular technique, we explain why. Our aim is to help you spend more time making and less time guessing.
All our wool is mulesing-free, responsibly sourced, and supplied with minimal packaging where possible. Customers value our colour range, fast dispatch, and straightforward advice.
Begin by loosely shaping the wool. The more you compress it early on, the faster it will felt.
Place the wool on a foam pad or sponge and use a coarse felting needle, repeatedly inserting it into the wool while shaping. Lift your work regularly so it does not stick. Once the wool becomes dense, switch to a finer needle to firm and refine.
Needle guidance:
36 triangular or 38 star needles work well.
40–42 gauge needles can be used for fine detail but are optional.
About the wool:
- Carded New Zealand wool from Thefeltbox is one of the best wools for needle felting out there. It comes as carded wool batting where fibres are already mixed, making it easier to felt.
- This wool is a blend of sheep wools from New Zealand with thickness approx. 27 microns. It comes in a brilliant range of colours and is very easy to use. In this range we have over 100 vibrant shades. Please look at our other items.
- Our carded wool can be used as core wool and as finishing wool.
- Short staple length - great, bulky carded wool well suited to 3D needle felting projects.
- This wool is a lovely wool to work with.
- The wool included is batting NOT wool roving. All fibres are intermixed. If you are looking for combed tops, in long continuous strands, to use as hair or long fur- look at wool rovings instead. Our carded wool will not be suitable for this specific purpose.
- Please don’t start with Merino wool tops as these are hard to work with and can put you off.
- As a surface you can use any cushion or a sponge (We sell these too). You can use an old piece of cloth on the top to protect your surface.
IMPORTANT NOTEs: Although we take great care to make sure our photographs illustrate the colour of each wool shade, your screen/monitor settings may affect how it appears to you.
*The wool is carefully washed before carding, however you may still find some grass bits that are perfectly normal for a natural product.
?? Pink & Red Shades
| Name | Description |
| Cherry Blossom | A very pale, warm pink with a cream-like softness. Almost off-white. Delicate and natural. |
| Etoile | Muted pale peachy-pink. Almost cream. Very soft warmth, similar to Cherry Blossom. |
| Shell | Pale ash pink with warm, sandy tones. Similar to #55 in Carded NZ. |
| Hollyhock | Balanced warm pink with coral influences. Like a lighter version of #105 Blossom in NZ. |
| Raspberry | Deep berry pink with natural richness. Closest to #46 Shocking Pink in NZ. |
| Lipstick | Bright and vibrant pink. Lighter than Raspberry; eye-catching. |
| Carniola (Melange) | Warm deep pink with coral hints. A light brick tone. Mixed fibres give natural depth. |
| Baby | Light, delicate pastel pink. Closest to #48 Candyfloss in NZ, but paler. |
| Cyclamen | Vibrant cool-toned pink with a purple edge. Similar to #110 Lilac Pink in NZ. |
| Powder | Airy, light pastel pink. Paler than #48 Candyfloss. Pantone guess: 196u. |
?? Purple & Violet Shades
| Name | Description |
| Orchid DHG | Medium purple with red undertones. Natural and soft. |
| Lavender | Muted lavender. Classic and subdued. |
| Twilight | Dusty, cool lavender. Closest to #111 Lilac in NZ. |
| Violet | Dusty, rich purple with balanced blue. |
| Florence | Jewel-toned vibrant purple with blue undertone. Similar to #59 Royal Purple in NZ. |
| Theatre | Vibrant purple with red undertone. Closest to #56 Purple in NZ. |
| Water Lily (Melange) | Soft lavender-purple with blue hint. Blended fibres create a delicate effect. |
?? Blue Shades
| Name | Description |
| Sunrise | Pale pastel blue. Airy and light. |
| Cobalt | Deep, bold blue with striking clarity. |
| Seal | Dusky black with dark purple tone. Soft textured. Similar to #07 Charcoal 2 in NZ. |
| Storm | Cool grey-blue, moody and rich. Similar to #10 Granite Grey in NZ. Pantone guess: 432u. |
?? Green Shades
| Name | Description |
| Paradise | Pastel green-blue. Soft, airy, and fresh. |
| Eucalyptus (Melange) | Cool muted green with blue undertones. |
| Sage | Pale yellow-green with warm earthy tone. Closest to #75 Pear Green in NZ. |
| Olive | Deep warm green with golden hints. Similar to #77 Olive in NZ but paler. |
| Leaf | Vibrant fresh green with slight yellow tint. |
| Ivy | Deep balanced green. Darker than Leaf. |
| Brush (Melange) | Muted earthy green with rich depth. Melange blend. |
| Moss | Deep green with earthy grey warmth. |
| Fir | Cool-toned dark forest green. Close to #80 Fern in NZ. |
| Wood | Rich warm green with blue undertone. Like #109 Bottle Green in NZ, but paler. |
| Caipirinha | Bright zesty lime green. Very fresh. |
?? Yellow & Warm Shades
| Name | Description |
| Light | Pale, soft yellow with warmth. Closest to #104 Sunshine in NZ. |
| Sunflower DHG | Rich golden yellow. Deep and warm. |
| Saffron | Deep golden yellow with earthy base. |
| Melon | Warm yellow-orange. Natural glowing tone. |
?? Orange & Brown Shades
| Name | Description |
| Cinnamon | Dusky gingery orange-brown. Foxy shade. Pantone guess: 723u. |
| Pumpkin | Bright, deep orange with earthiness. Close to #35 in NZ. Pantone guess: 166u. |
| Siena | Warm brown with burnt orange tones. Less red than #42 in NZ. Pantone guess: 1535. |
| Calvados (Melange) | Gingery reddish-brown. Great for foxes & squirrels. Melange fibres add depth. |
| Rust | Classic deep rusty orange. |
| Neon Orange | Bright, saturated orange. Vibrant and intense. |
?? Neutral, Beige, Brown & Grey Shades
| Name | Description |
| Lace | Warm beige-grey with pink tone. Similar to #55 Ash Rose in NZ. |
| Dust (Melange) | Dusty pink-grey, soft and organic. |
| Acacia | Light peachy beige. Similar to Pantone 4029 washed out. |
| Dune | Sandy peachy beige. Like NZ #49 Nude. Pantone guess: 4029u. |
| Bread | Light golden brown. Pantone guess: 721. |
| Ash | Warm grey-beige mid-tone. Pantone guess: 2470u. |
| Earth | Mid brown with soft overtones. Pantone guess: 4241. |
| Nut | Warm, rich natural brown. Pantone guess: 464u. |
| Beaver | Dusky dark brown. Darker than Ash. Pantone guess: 2321u. |
| Bark | Rich dark brown with red hue. Like #24/25/43 in NZ. Pantone guess: 7517-ish. |
| Montecristo (Melange) | Cool-toned dark brown blend. Fibres show varied depth. Similar to NZ #103. |
| Nat. Brown | Natural dark brown with earthy softness. |
| Coffee DHG | True deep coffee brown. Strong richness. |
| Cloud | Lightest grey. Blue-grey. Close to #02 in NZ. Pantone guess: 427u. |
| London | Cool balanced urban grey. |
| Nat. Grey (Melange) | Soft, warm muted natural grey. |
| Dark | Near black dark grey. Like NZ #08 Black. |
?? White & Off-White Shades
| Name | Description |
| Snow | Bright pure white. Cool-toned. Similar to Milk. |
| Milk | Warm creamy white. Nearly identical to Snow. |
| Nat. White | Yellowish off-white with grey undertones. Same as NZ Off White. |
| Ivory | Creamy warm white. Like NZ #82 Linen. |
| Sand | Light warm beige. Similar to NZ #82. Pantone 4246 washed out. |
Maori is carded Nz wool
NameMaori as a felting wool blend was created in 2007 by DHG. This wool is MULESING FREE, the dyeing complies with Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and is done in DHG dyeing house which is GOTS 5.0 and GRS certified.
Maori & Bergschaf:
2 shades : Calvados and Montecristo belong to this category. This blend is made with 70% Maori wool (about 27 microns) and 30% Bergschaf wool (about 33 microns produced by DHG.The dyeing complies with Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and is done in DHG dyeing house which is GOTS 5.0 and GRS certified.
Carded Bergschaf wool (33 microns): Natural grey and natural brown are from this category. This carded bergschaf wool comes from Austria and is carefully selected to ensure constant quality over time. The dyeing complies with Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and is done in DHG dyeing house which is GOTS 5.0 and GRS certified.
Colour Disclaimer: While every effort is made to represent colours accurately, your screen/monitor settings will affect how it appears to you.
*These wools are carefully washed before carding, however, grass bits cannot always be completely removed. This is perfectly acceptable for a natural product.
