De zachte kracht van wol

A book by Jet Teunis-Kerkhof

Wool

We have been wearing it for thousands of years, yet we have forgotten what it can teach us.

In this book, wool is neither a trend nor a luxury product; it is a quiet ally in our daily lives—from the newborn phase through childhood, from sleeping to playing, from crafting to mending. It is a material that not only supports the body but also suggests a different pace: slower, more mindful, and more human.

This is not a handbook filled with quick tips or polished, perfect imagery. Instead, it is an invitation to look anew at fibers and structures—to consider how clothing and textiles affect us, both physically and mentally. Wool serves as a counterweight in a world defined by haste, plastic, and constant overstimulation—not as an unattainable ideal, but as a practical anchor.

This book delves deep into the fiber itself. You will discover why wool functions the way it does, how it is produced, how to care for it, and how you can work with it yourself. It combines research-based knowledge with practical experience, while leaving ample room for imperfection. It is a book about feeling, understanding, and doing—about clothing that moves in harmony with life.

For parents, makers, and anyone longing for less plastic against their skin, more clarity of mind, and materials that grow alongside them through the stages of life.

Wool is more than just what you wear.

Wool is a way of life.

Hardcover

100 pages

Dutch