A softly structured bolero shrug constructed from hand-applied blush pink marabou feathers over a cotton base, cut in a cropped silhouette designed to sit just at the shoulders. The piece is densely feathered throughout, creating volume and texture while remaining lightweight, with the natural movement of the marabou giving a soft, almost weightless finish when worn. The construction is indicative of mid-century couture techniques, with individually applied feathers layered to achieve a full, even surface across the garment. The cotton base provides structure beneath the featherwork, allowing the bolero to hold its shape while maintaining a delicate, fluid appearance with a hook and eye fastening at the top centre for ease of wear.

Produced in Australia during the 1960's or earlier, the piece sits within a lineage of mid-century eveningwear where feather boleros and stoles were designed as finishing layers for formal dress. Its scale and craftsmanship place it within a couture-adjacent category rather than mass-produced ready-to-wear.

Marked size: unmarked

Best for: XS/S

Measurements (laid flat & fastened): shoulder to shoulder: 20"/51cm, length: 16"/40.5cm

Material: ostrich feathers with viscose lining

Condition: Excellent/Very Good; some wear to inner lining