- Size: adjustable length approx. 45 - 50 cm
- Material: beads, feathers
- Nickel-free
Striking necklace featuring natural feathers braided onto a ribbon base adorned with beads. Available in multiple colors: black, midnight blue, light pink, wine red, and misty light turquoise. Nickel-free.
Historical background
Feather ornaments have appeared in many cultures as symbols of spiritual connection, status, and protection. Among the Indigenous peoples of South America and the Pacific, feather headdresses were part of ritual attire and were seen as a symbolic bridge between the community and the spiritual realm. In Africa and Polynesia, feather collars represented authority and a connection to ancestral spirits. In European history, feathers were associated with rites of passage and mourning rituals.
Symbolic meaning
In many cultures, the feather has been seen as a tool connecting humans to the boundary between the visible and invisible realms. It symbolizes the interaction between spirit and matter, where the spiritual and material meet. Wearing a feather ornament has traditionally signified invoking inner strength and protection, as well as maintaining a connection with ancestors and the forces of nature.
- Black represents protection and change.
- Midnight blue carries the meaning of intuition and inner silence.
- Pink symbolizes gentleness and openness of heart.
- Burgundy is the color of vitality and will.
- Turquoise reflects peace and clarity of mind.
A feather headband can be worn as both jewelry and ceremonial accessory.
