Peacock and hand-fans are a match made in heaven. As the peacock unfolds its tail in an attempt to entice and seduce, the motion calls to mind the lightness with which the “femmes du monde” made their hand-fans twirl in rhythm with their life. This hand-fan is as spectacular when worn as when it is displayed.

The craftsman covers the upper part of the extremely thin mother-of-pearl frame with silk. Feathers are then flattened and positioned one by one in order to create an outstanding ensemble.

Haliotis mother-of-pearl from the Philippines. French molt peacock feathers.