a Christian symbol of immortality, adapted from its earlier and more common association with pride (due to its habit of strutting and displaying is magnificent tail feathers). Aristotle maintained that the flesh of the peacock was incorruptible (that it didn't decay after death), something that Saint Augustine verified, making the peacock an appropriate symbol of the promise that we will be raised "incorruptible" (1 Cor. 15:52). Alva William Steffler, Symbols of the Christian Faith (Grand Rapids, Mich.; Eerdmans, 2002), 60.
This eye catching handbag is composed of silk, wool, velvet, satin, and bottom weight.(click on the image to get a larger, more detailed picture)
Detail of the strap.
In a bed of tulips in wild, wonderful Charleston, West Virginia.
The peacock feather is composed of velvet, silk, wool, and organza. To say that this took a while to create is more than an understatement. The light blue organza feathers are triple stitched with lavender, citrus, and turquoise thread to replicate the multi-faceted colors of the peacock. The effect is quite subtle, but very, very lovely. (click on the image to get a larger detailed picture)
The velvet center panel is flanked by shirred silk. Two small pockets on each side of the shirred silk are just large enough to hold cell phones, lip gloss, keys, etc.
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