Finest Ostrich Feathers

The finest ostrich feather accessories are created through a meticulous, highly skilled process that combines traditional craftsmanship with luxury materials. Here's how they're typically made:

1. Selection of Feathers:

Only the longest, most symmetrical plumes from mature ostriches are chosen. These often come from the wing or body feathers, prized for their softness, density and dramatic drape. Wardrobe Circus accessories use 'drabs' (long, flowing feathers) rather than the shorter 'floss' feathers.

2. Sorting & Matching:

Feathers are sorted by length, color, curl, and texture to ensure uniformity as artisans carefully match feathers so each piece looks even and full.

3. Dyeing & Treatment:

Feathers are dyed in rich, consistent colors using special textile dyes. They're then washed, steamed and sometimes hand-curled to enhance volume and fluidity. For haute couture, feathers are often double dyed for depth or even hand painted.

4. Stringing the Feathers: 

Ostrich feathers are hand-stitched or glued onto a central cord (often cotton or silk). For high-quality accessories like our cuffs and brooches, multiple layers of feathers are added to created a 360 degree effect with no gaps. This step is labor intensive and defines the plushness and movement.

5. Finishing Touches:

The accessories are then trimmed, steamed and 'fluffed' for maximum volume. Final inspection ensures and even, flowing silhouette with no thin spots.

What Makes Our Feathers The Finest?

• Feather Quality - Long, soft, and luxurious ostrich plumes.
• Density - High feather count per inch for lush fullness.
• Craftsmanship - Even hand placement, careful matching, flawless finishing.
• Movement - A true luxury ostrich accessory from Wardrobe Circus will 'dance' with air movement, appearing almost weightless.