The Purse and the Peacock Phenomenon

There is nothing more fascinating and beautiful than the male peacock in full plumage.  They are among the most spectacular birds in the world, particularly the green peacock.  This gorgeous species is larger, taller, brighter and more prominent than the more common blue peacock.

From the Pharaohs of Egypt to the Greek and Roman goddesses, the peacock has been admired and favored above all other birds. 

The feathers of the peacock offer stimulation to the visual aspects of our imaginations.   They play music to our hearts and inspire us to express love.  Just as the female peahen is attracted to the male peacock's plumage, these radiant and iridescent  feathers often have the same effect on the human senses.  This majestic bird brings joy and harmony into the celebration of life as he proudly expresses his stately walks and dances to the courting female.

For centuries, the eye of the peacock feather as been considered to be a sign of knowledge, further evidence that the ancients were sensually connected to the peacock.  Symbolically, a crown of peacock feathers denoted not only knowledge but that love without knowledge was dead.

The peacock is considered to be a gift from our Creator.  Ultimately, the full splendor of life is revealed in the tail of the peacock.  The bird has a reputation for protecting and is valued as a guardian for one's mental health.  Folk lore writes that to have a peacock feather within one's home helps to preserve the environment.

For centuries, peacock feathers have been used to adorn purses, clothing, jewelry, hats, floral arrangements and people themselves. Today, the image of the peacock is considered so enticing, that major companies use the symbol of the peacock as their trademark.