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This month we’re sharing the work of Hannah and Olga Dovhan from Ukraine, who are better known as Manooni.

Manooni - Mr Sun - Needle Felting
Manooni – Mr Sun – Needle Felting

Whatever the weather, Manooni’s creations will make you feel warm inside.

Manooni - Lotus Flower - Needle Felting
Manooni – Lotus Flower – Needle Felting

There’s no denying that these characters would bring a bit of chill to your life, whether it’s a bit of lotus flower inspiration…

Manooni - White Owls - Needle Felting
Manooni – White Owls – Needle Felting

… or the silent swooping of these white owls. I can’t help thinking that a bit of Manooni should be prescribed for everyone’s home. You can see the inspiration for these pieces on Hanna’s instagram, where her mid-century inspired artistic output has echoes of Matisse.

Manooni - Flying Ghost - Needle Felting
Manooni – Flying Ghost – Needle Felting

You can spin through the Manooni Instagram to see the pieces you’ve missed, because on their Etsy store they only have a few pieces available at a time and they sell like hot cakes!

Manooni - Geometric Friends - Needle Felting
Manooni – Geometric Friends – Needle Felting

It can be a challenge to make simple forms that are on point, but Manooni seem to hit the mark every time. To use an investing term, I’m bullish on these guys!

Manooni - Noble Bull - Needle Felting
Manooni – Noble Bull – Needle Felting

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