Ostrich feathers of a thousand colors

Piume di struzzo di mille colori

Have you ever thought of using fabric dye to dye decorative items such as ostrich feathers ?

When we talk about fabric dye, the most common use that immediately comes to mind is definitely that of clothes and fabrics, whether it involves completely recoloring them or simply brightening their color.

However, this product is actually very versatile and can be applied to a variety of materials and surfaces ranging from wood to leather or even feathers, as in this case. 

Maud Ruby is a French fashion designer with a particular interest in materials and textures. She has worked for the most famous French artisan workshops such as Maison Legeron, Lemarié, Mad studio (of the designer Eric Charles-Donatien), Sandrine Bourg, but also for various haute couture houses such as Givenchy, The Row and Dries Van Noten. Today, in his professional studio, he focuses his work on the creation of hats and artistic compositions in ostrich feathers , intended for interior design projects and haute couture

Maud uses Aybel dyes to create a variety of different shades that she can then apply to her plumage. The wide range of colors and the ability to combine them allows her to create unique and sophisticated shades , specifically tailored to the projects they are intended for. 

Check out her website or Instagram page @maudruby to learn more about her work and story—you'll be fascinated! 

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