Peacocks, Group 1

One of the first things I bought to decorate these hats was a batch of peacock feathers on eBay. They're just so full of exotic colors and lend themselves so well to different styles, that I had to use them for something. And the peacock sword feathers were actually really fun to work with-- they curl so easily and they have such intense color. As for the rest, it took me forever to find the velvet ribbon to use as the base for these, because it needed to be dark but still have color, and for some reason it was tough to find ribbon that was the right width and wasn't just in Christmas colors. Once I had all my supplies I just made a bunch of different hats in different color combinations, and this is the first batch. More to come! (though the question remains whether I can manage to come up with enough "I" names for them all)

Inara:


Lush and exotic, the Inara features a single peacock eye feather, accented with a glittering rhinestone and offset by two towering peacock swords in shimmering green. A deep emerald-colored acrylic jewel is wrapped in intricate brass filigree that is delicately set with tiny rhinestones and glass pearls. A deep forest-green velvet ribbon encircles the crown of the hat with rich color. From the bottom edge of the hand-cut ribbon, to the very tips of the sky-high feathers, this hat is pure glamour.























Illiana:

Midnight blue velvet and iridescent peacock feathers make a stunning combination in the Illiana, a hat that manages to be traditionally beautiful and intriguingly exotic at the same time. A clear sapphire-colored acrylic jewel is centered on gleaming swirls of brass filigree and surmounted by an ever-so-slightly offset pair of flawless peacock eye feathers. A single peacock sword curves gently over the crown of the hat, providing height and drama, while a blue velvet ribbon catches the light on its plush surface. Tiny rhinestones and glass pearls are delicate accents.