[Handmade] Peacock Feather "Dian Cui" Art Leaf-Shaped Pearl Snail Brooch - Walking on Leaves

https://si.geilicdn.com/pcitem1912443437-58700000019681b4d6a20a20e273_750_2329.jpg All materials used in our creations are naturally shed feathers from budgerigars or peacocks. Because feathers refract light, each piece displays a unique spectrum of colours that shifts with the environment, as if possessing its own breath and emotion. ✿ Product Details: Base Material: Alloy Surface Material: Peacock Feather ✿ Product Size: Total length of brooch: Approx. 4cm ✿ Production Time: In stock, ships within 5 days. ✿ Packaging: Each item is presented in an eco-friendly gift box. ✿ Jewellery Care: Due to the unique nature of "Dian Cui" jewellery, please avoid contact with water and oil, and refrain from scratching the feather surface during wear. Feather products are sensitive to humidity; store them in a sealed bag when not in use. ✿ Upon Receiving Your Order: Your silver-plated jewellery will be carefully packaged to prevent damage during transit. Please avoid bending or exposing it to liquids upon receipt. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the shop owner. For custom orders, please reach out to discuss your needs! Each piece bears subtle handmade marks; please consider this before purchasing. ✿ What is "Dian Cui"? "Dian Cui" is an exquisite traditional Chinese craft for decorating gold and silver jewellery, with origins tracing back to the Han Dynasty and reaching its zenith during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty. It was a highly prized embellishment technique for the jewellery of noblewomen in the imperial court. Artisans would create a base of silver-plated gold and meticulously inlay precisely cut feathers, imbuing the jewellery with a dynamic, gem-like blue luminescence that showcased ultimate aesthetic and craftsmanship. As kingfishers are now a protected species, contemporary "Dian Cui" no longer uses traditional kingfisher feathers. Instead, ethically sourced feathers from white geese, peacocks, budgerigars, or eco-friendly synthetic materials are used, preserving the beauty of the colours while demonstrating respect for nature. To this day, every stage of the "Dian Cui" process—from crafting the metal base, cutting the feathers, arranging the forms, to the detailed inlay—cannot be mechanized. It relies entirely on the artisan's manual skill. Consequently, each piece requires significant time and concentration to complete, making every "Dian Cui" ornament a unique, unrepeatable work of art. As a traditional technology that integrates metalwork, feather inlay, and design, "Dian Cui" is no longer merely a symbol of royalty but an artistic language that encapsulates time, culture, and craftsmanship. Even as time passes, it continues to subtly astound the world with its distinctive, ethereal blue.