Joy of BY KATIE DOHMAN Holly Style: Why not wear felt for the holidays? Holly brooch by artist Shani Neal. 10 V I K I N G De cemb er 2009 In fashion, they say what goes around comes around. They don't usually mean in cycles of millennia, but who's counting? The ancient Scandinavian art of wet felting originated thousands of years ago, as far back as 6500 B.C. First developed for utility-to insulate and keep warm-felting was later used for aesthetic purposes, to decorate and brighten homes during winter months. Now, it's making a big comeback, from homey hats and mittens to haute couture.