Xiaoran Lei is the fiber artist behind HeartFelt Layers, a wearable art practice that navigates the intersection of utility and high-concept aesthetics. Her career is marked by a dedication to slow production and the elevation of ancient textile methods within the contemporary gallery landscape. Each of these works is a hand-felted wearable art created using premium wool and traditional needle felting techniques that build the design "layer by layer," mirroring the way an artist applies oil to a canvas. This slow, intentional process results in a unique texture and depth of color that transforms these berets from simple accessories into soulful stories meant to be worn and cherished. Every piece is crafted in small batches and infused with artistic patience and emotion, designed to serve as a handmade expression of both history and heart.