06 August 2010

Peacock feathers!!

I'm totally feeling peacock feathers! And wouldn't it go well with our plum?







Peacock feather with purple.




I like how the feathers go with gold.








The problem with peacock feathers in bouquets is that they kind of stick out all crazy.

•DID YOU KNOW?.
•In China, the Peacock represented divinity, rank, power and beauty. It was also reckoned that a woman could get pregnant if a Peacock glanced at her!.
•Older Christian churches believed that the peacock feather represents immortality, resurrection, and a pure soul.
•Peacocks are claimed to be a guardian at the gates of paradise according to one Muslim religion.
•A peacock was often used as a sign for a tailor in the 18th Century. Generally it was someone who dealt in custom fine clothing.
•Peacocks became a favorite bird on the coats of arms of some of the great houses of Europe. During the days of chivalry, to 'swear on the peacock' was considered a solemn oath.
•The Greek goddess Hera was believed to have a chariot pulled by peacocks.
•Peacocks are the national bird of India..
•Peacocks have been domesticated for over 3,000 years!.
•Myth has the peacock representing fidelity, as it dies of grief, or remains single, if it loses its mate.

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