Handcrafted Feather Brushes for Fluid Media – Sold Individually

This unique collection of four handcrafted brushes is designed for expressive mark-making with water-based and fluid media. Each brush is made with natural feathers—three using rooster saddle feathers in a variety of colors and one made with iridescent peacock strands. All four feature carefully selected natural wood or bamboo handles and leather hanging straps.

These brushes are ideal for artists working in Sumi-e, ink wash, watercolor, or other fluid mediums who are looking to explore texture, rhythm, and gestural expression in their work.

Brush Details (Each Sold Separately):

Brush #1 – Barred Rooster Feather Brush with Copper Ferrule & Foraged Wood Handle $159
This brush features soft, barred rooster saddle feathers set in a copper ferrule with a rich patina. The handle is crafted from naturally foraged wood, left in its natural state to preserve its organic feel.

• Feather Type: Barred rooster saddle feathers 6" in length
• Ferrule: Copper with natural patina
• Handle: Foraged wood
• Length: Approx. 17 inches
• Use: Broad, textural strokes and sweeping motion

Brush #2 – Olive Rooster Feather Brush with Charred Black Bamboo Handle $129
Crafted with long olive-green rooster saddle feathers, this brush is paired with a sleek black bamboo handle that has been charred and burnished for contrast. Finished with a leather hanging strap.

• Feather Type: Olive-toned rooster saddle feathers 4.5" in length
• Ferrule: Bamboo 9.25" in length
• Handle: Black bamboo (charred finish)
• Length: Approx. 13.5 inches
• Use: Fluid marks and natural edge effects

Brush #3 – Rust Rooster Feather Brush with Driftwood Handle & Burn Pattern $149
A dynamic brush featuring warm rust-colored rooster saddle feathers set into a carved driftwood handle with a distinctive burn pattern. Natural curves in the wood provide a unique grip.

• Feather Type: Rust/copper rooster saddle feathers, 4" in length
• Ferrule: Bamboo with burn band
• Handle: Driftwood 14.5"
• Length: Approx.  19"
• Use: Gesture-based strokes and soft texture work

Brush #4 – Peacock Feather Brush with Burned Bamboo Handle $129
This brush features peacock body feathers with iridescent green and blue highlights. The black bamboo handle has been burned and has an engraved pattern.

• Feather Type: Peacock 5"
• Ferrule: Bamboo
• Handle: Black bamboo with spiral burn pattern 9.5"
• Length: Approx. 14 inches
• Use: Delicate, fluttering marks and shimmering texture

Shared Features:

• Recommended For: Water-based and fluid media (Sumi-e, ink, watercolor, etc.)
• Hanging Strap: Leather
• One-of-a-Kind: Each brush is unique and handmade using natural materials

These feather brushes are intended for artistic exploration and mark-making. Due to the organic nature of feathers, no two are exactly alike—variations in texture, color, and form are part of their beauty and function.