Velvet orchid headdress from my bridal collection

I mentioned before that I am collecting Japanese silk flower making books. Although in many of them you can find some orchids, be it phalaenopsis or Lady's slipper orchid, one of those books is devoted solely to orchids, different orchids and nothing else, more than 20 varieties. One of the varieties, miltonia, has inspired me to create a bridal piece for my Blanc de Blancs collection. These striking orchids, which are also known as pansy orchids, are characterised by pointy petals and sepals and an often oversized lip.
Here is the photo or some real miltonias:

Being inspired by their unusual shape I created a bridal headband with velvet miltonias.

White orchid headband

 This designer headdress with 3 orchids made of off-white velvet perfectly completes the look of any discerning bride. Because it has a vintage flair to it the orchid headband is ideal for vintage-themed weddings.

I used some of the finest materials to create this bridal piece of headwear: silk and viscose velvet, silk organza, silk dupioni, silk pongee and freshwater pearls.
This white headband is ready to ship but a similar one in other colours can be made to order to match your outfit or a wedding theme.

There are many more different orchids to try and recreate in fabric or leather and no doubt I will be doing that shortly. My next favourite is Lady's slipper orchid. Do you have any ideas what kind of accessory this impressive and unusual flower can be turned into?

Reduction on fascinators and headbands

With the end of the month fast approaching it is time to announce the last promotion week. So, till the end of May I am happy to offer a 10% discount on my line of fascinators, veils and headbands decorated with handmade flowers and butterflies.

Purple silk and lace butterfly headband

Fascinator is something we wear on our head but it is not exactly a hat. However, fascinators can have as much visual impact as hats. Chosen well they complete your look and make the wearer feel more confident.

Black rose fascinator with a birdcage veil

Fascinator is a perfect choice for little princesses and young ladies when they need to dress up for a wedding or any other special occasion which requires an impressive hairpiece to match an outfit and complete the look.

Girls' floral headband, hand painted silk

Pink lace and silk butterfly hairpiece for a little princess

 I create fasciantors using a wide range of materials from sinamay to silks, velvets etc. and decorate them with bead embroidery, wonderful feathers, veils, crin, lace etc.

Silk headpiece decorated with a golden pheasant feather

Such choice of textures and colours allows me to create pieces which perfectly match an outfit and suit an occasion (or a photoshoot maybe?). The fascinators can be attached to a headband, a hair comb, a hair clip,  a hat elastic depending on the design and your preferences.

Velvet orchid headdress

For more ideas of what I can offer please visit my Etsy shop. I will be pleased to see you on my Facebook page as well.