Decorative Rooster Feathers

 

Continental Feathers has fifteen varieties of rooster tail feathers.  Rooster tail feathers are some of the most visually interesting feathers because of the tendency to curl or wave at the tips of the feathers.  They come in several different colors such as grey chinchilla, bronze, half-bronze, and white.  We also sell them dyed. Half Bronze Dyed Schlappen takes color in such a fantastic way. The mid to tips of the feather are a rich deep color, but the bottom half of the feather absorbs color brilliantly giving a two-town effect that is breath-taking. The dyed schlappen comes in several brilliant colors, perfect for costumes and headdresses.  Great for a child's arts & crafts project.   But they are not just great for children.  Rooster feathers are the best feathers for headdresses, hats, any type of hair accessory, or any type of head wear in general.  They are also excellent worn around the neck as part of a ceremonial costume or sewn on to the collar of a sweater or the lapels of a jacket. The possibilities are endless!

Natural and Dyed Rooster Schlappen are a favorite of costume designers.  Make fabulous showgirl costumes or something worthy of Carnivale in Brazil. This mask left was made with dyed half-bronze rooster tail feathers, tied and glued to a simple mask decorated with sequins. Or you can frame the entire mask with these feathers for more dramatic coverage -great if you are making some kind of a bird masquerade costume. Whether dyed or natural these feathers will look amazing on any costume at any event (such as a  masquerade ball)!  

Rooster Tail Feathers and Schlappen

 

Rooster Tail Feathers are gorgeous. This color is all natural, rich and deep. The plumage is luminescent and the feathers are extremely silky. Excellent for costumes and headdresses. Schlappen is a type of rooster hackle feather located at the base of the tail. The feathers are soft and flexible but wider and denser than saddle feathers. They come strung or loose.  They make an a great hair accessory also. Just take 3 to 5 feathers, put your hair in a loose bun and just stick them in the side of the bun. Excellent as an accent to a lady's hat and can easily be sewn on. We recommend the colors below.

 
These feathers are striped and come in shades of tawny, cream, and bronze that go gorgeous with brown to golden tone clothing and hats Hints of blue, green, bright white, and buff go great with grey and cool-toned colors. These half-bronze rooster tail feathers are dyed black, which creates a liquid bronze feather that goes great with anything!  

The Strung White Rooster Schlappen below is great choice for small angel's wings, a child's halo, or to add drama to any child's arts & crafts project. Children love these feathers!