Feathers and their significance for indigenous tribes

Feathers and their significance for indigenous tribes

Feather art is a type of art made exclusively with bird feathers. This art rich in symbolism was and continues to be one of the most developed aesthetic creations by indigenous cultures, especially in Brazil.

Objects made from bird feathers are used by many indigenous peoples during rituals or as ornaments.

For indigenous peoples, feathers have a meaning of strength and courage, in addition to their aesthetic beauty.

For the natives, feather art is seen as an extension of the wearer's body.
Among the Palikur, the wing feathers of the arara canga are considered to be of great power and are widely used in numerous objects to ward off evil influences.

The indigenous Kaapor people make a large headdress of yellow feathers, the prototype of which is said to have been given to them by the creator heroine Maíra as a symbol of the Sun, used in festivals with male names

The Tapirapé create a wooden mask covered in macaw and falcon feathers, representing the spirit of the enemy killed in combat, used in celebrations honouring them.

The magnificent Kroco ti headdress of the Kayapós symbolises the village itself. The blue feathers, placed in the centre, represent the square, which is the male and public place par excellence, while the peripheral red feathers represent the female and domestic world.

White feathers, representing the forest, are placed as a finish.

 

Thais Bernardes, has always had feathers as a source of inspiration for her jewellery. Along with parrots and nature, Thais
a Brazilian-born designer, wanted to combine Italian craftsmanship with the inspiration of Brazilian nature and culture to create uniquely designed jewellery.

Feathers have become a trend in jewellery and other brands have started to be 'inspired' by our brand, following this trend.

Thais Bernardes jewellery is created entirely in Italy using haute joaillerie techniques, with attention to detail and finish and exclusive design.

Here we suggest some of our 925 18-carat gold-plated silver jewellery and natural coloured stones.

To be very chic and original and follow one of the trends in jewellery in this summer 2021.