Peacocks, Group 2

More blue and green peacock hats-- because I decided not to use the extra filigree backing, I had to come up with some other way to embellish the center jewels-- I kind of liked the effect of the trio of rhinestones on each side of the ribbon folds, it makes the whole thing look a bit more modern, and the brass flowers are of course a standby decoration for adding detail.

Isobel:

Modern and sophisticated, the Isobel sparkles with rhinestones and shimmers with peacock feathers, combining blues and greens in symphony of color. A dark blue velvet ribbon is wrapped around the hat and closed with a flat bow, embellished with chevrons of tiny rhinestones and a large sapphire-colored acrylic jewel wrapped in brass filigree. A single peacock eye feather is balanced by a pair of striking peacock swords in iridescent green, and the whole ensemble is backed with a fluffy ostrich plume in jet-black, with more rhinestones to draw the eye upwards. Layers and layers of colors and textures make up this gorgeously appointed hat.

Indira:

Indira" means "splendid," and one look at the Indira makes it obvious that it's the perfect word to describe this hat. A single faux emerald, securely wrapped in gleaming brass filigree, is surrounded by hand-sewn brass flowers set with tiny glass pearls, on a luscious backdrop of deep green velvet. A perfect pair of peacock eye feathers, clear rhinestones glittering like stars from their dusky centers, forms an exotic base for the rich curve of an iridescent green peacock sword, arcing above the crown of the hat like a shimmering rainbow. Truly, a hat fit for a queen.