The fabrication process is intricate: making a designed shape using metal, and soldering the edge with gold wire, then inlaying the feathers individually side by side to create an exquisite presentation. Pearls, jadeite, red coral, agate, and tourmaline are often used to complement the finishing pieces.
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The Kingfisher feather techniques peaked during the Qing dynasty (1644 - 1912). Its highlighting characteristics are that it’s colourful, delicate and long-lasting.
Handcarved jade, with its fancy patterns, shows the wisdom of traditional art and history. The intricate fabrication process reveals Eastern aesthetics that last across time and space.
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