Flap Peacock Feather Hair Clip Bead Embroidery Kit by Abris Art ADH-002

Bead a peacock-feather hair clip with Flap, a bead embroidery kit by Abris Art — a sweeping feather in deep blue, teal and turquoise beads with a glowing gold crystal "eye." Worked in 19 colours of Preciosa Ornela Czech glass beads.

A little stitcher's folklore: the eye of a peacock feather was believed to protect whoever wore it, and in India the peacock stands for grace and good fortune. Stitchers say a peacock in your hair keeps a watchful eye on you — and turns heads.

Why this kit: if you love unique hair accessories, this clip is a showstopper for weddings and evenings out, and it's quick enough to finish in a few evenings. A lovely gift for anyone who loves peacock colours.

Kit includes: art canvas with the full-colour design printed on it, about 866 Preciosa Czech glass beads in 19 colours, Preciosa No. 13 microbeads in 5 colours, beading needles and a microbead needle, beading thread, decorative glass stones and accents (drops, pearls, leaf stones and half-round stones), an automatic hair clip to mount the piece on, and step-by-step illustrated instructions for the embroidery and finishing.

Each bead is sewn onto its colour-marked spot on the printed canvas. Then add the glass stones, cut the piece out along the outline and mount it on the hair clip from the kit, following the illustrated instructions.

Finished size: 4.5×9 cm (1.77×3.54 in). A striking handmade hair accessory and a thoughtful gift.