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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Feathered Hats by Janice Keeler

Janice Keeler feathered hats

Local fabric artist Janice Keeler  has stocked the Gallery with her vibrantly colorful feathered hat and crocheted cascade scarves.  Scroll down for a peek at the lovely choices you have.



Ever wonder how feathers came to adorn hats?  Running parallel to the development of hat making or millinery were feather workshops int he Edwardian times.  A feather artist was called plumassier.  Feathers were dyed and made into arrangements from boas to small tufts and sprays for fashion and interiors.  Plumes then were a status symbol and a sign of economic stability.  Fortunes were paid for exotic feathered hats!



Cascade scarves complimenting a Jude Stuecker top.



Peter Lanphear jackets look all the more festive with a cascade scarf by Janice Keeler.


Notice the felted detail embellishments on her hats.


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