Edwardian Hats in 12th scale
The outrageous millinery styles of the Edwardian period were simply overwhelming and are a joy to reproduce in miniature. From the wide shapely brims of the early 20th century to the large toques of a few years later they are all stunning and are a milliner's dream of lace, chiffons, flowers and feathers. I love to reproduce the intricate brim linings and wonderful structures of these opulent pieces....all in 12th scaleI hope you will enjoy the pieces below...each one is unique as always!
Eugenia....The softest folds and tucks of exquisite mushroom silk charmeuse cover the brim and crown of this unique piece of 12th scale millinery. The crown is draped in silk tulle of rich truffle and a cluster of handmade silk flowers with hints of colour nestle into lace and tiny mushroom pips. An ornate hatpin adds the final touch
'Oriel'....A beautiful combination of ruby red silk velvet with embroidered cream tulle and ornate lace. A hatband of vintage cream silk also forms a large bow at the front of the crown, fixed with a tiny brooch. Handmade silk petals and greenery surround the lace trimmed brim. Lined with cream silk a small ruffle of ruby silk frames the wearer's face.
Vitalia......An Edwardian beauty of cool champagne silk, the tall tailored crown of this hat is swathed in pale ecru silk tulle and at the front of the brim a cluster of silk petals and twists. The ornate hat pin can be used to fix the hat into place and a cloud of marabou adds a final touch of frivolity.
Romane....I adore these stunning peacock colours for winter and the Edwardians made full use of the vibrant hues. This opulent hat of forest green silk velvet has a shapely wide brim trimmed with matching trim and faced with luxurious blue silk. The long elegant peacock feathers are clasped to the round crown by a rosette of silk and cafe au lait tulle and a cluster of shimmering pearls