Head-Wraps and Head Scarves

We've been playing around with our newly found passion for scarves. We had an idea to make head-wraps, and it came about when Tita Mercy, an inspiring and strong-willed woman battling cancer and undergoing chemotherapy, and needed an alternative to a wig. In conjunction to this, we have been receiving requests to make "Tarhas" to pair with Abayas, by family and friends based in the Middle East. Thus our affair with head-wraps and head scarves began. 

Our inspiration, Tita Mercy, wearing her head-wrap with customized brooch. We made a two-toned head-wrap which she can wear to work.

The fabric we used for our two toned head-wraps are micro-peach and chiffon.

More two-toned head-wraps.

This one is a triangle scarf, with beading on the edges, which

 can be used as "Tarha" over an Abaya. 

This  scarf collection  is named after my mother, Rosalina. Unlike the Hiraya Scarf-Necklace, the beading is embroidered around the edges of the scarf. This was inspired by the beading techniques of women from Basilan, Philippines.  

Our Hiraya Scarf-Necklace can be used as a head-wrap and necklace at the same time!

Using the Hiraya Scarf-Necklace as a headpiece looks romantic, like a "Juliet" inspired veil. You can have something like this customized for your wedding entourage. Let the girls wear it as a headpiece on your wedding ceremony, and afterwards they can wear it as a scarf-necklace.

Another fun way to wear the scarf as a headpiece is to use it as a headband.

 Braid the rest of the scarf to your hair.

With just one scarf and a little bit of imagination, 

there are many ways to use it as a head accessory.

Here are our favorite videos on head-wraps from MOAMNetwork

Feather-Heaven

In recent projects we have been using feathers for our designs. The most recent example of which is this simple chain belt with dangling feather accents. Wrap it around your waist and lock it in front and for a more dramatic effect, adjust the chain to place the feathers beside your hips.  

Feather Belt @ PhP380.00
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One of our bestsellers, especially for themed weddings, are fascinators. This piece was worn by the bride during her wedding reception. We used wire art technique for the base of the fascinator and glued ostrich and peacock feathers at the back. We then covered the back with white felt cloth before attaching an alligator clip.

 

Here's another fascinator we did for another wedding. Instead of using wire art for the base, we hand-stitched German Crystals to a white felt cloth to form a brooch-like design, and of course some white feathers for a flapper feel.

 

Instead of the usual charms, we used feathers as "charms" for this necklace.

Feather Necklace @ PhP300.00
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For these earrings we opted to use dyed feathers in hues of pink, green, blue and yellow; a pair should brighten up your summer outfit. 

 

 Feather Earrings @ PhP65.00
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You may purchase here.

Since summer reminds us of the bohemian, we made hippie bands and used feathers as additional accentuation for the hairpiece along with charms and wooden beads. 

Feather Hippie Band @ PhP280.00
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We even used an ostrich feather to decorate a mask. 

These are just some of our ideas for your feather project. 

If you have no time to make one yourself you can always order from us. Email us at info@palamutishop.com for orders and inquiries.

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