Huia Feather - 3D Embroidery

Huia Feather  - 3D Embroidery  | Cathy Brickhill

A delicate and deeply moving tribute to one of Aotearoa’s most sacred lost treasures, this huia feather is a masterclass in contemporary textile art.

Cathy Brickhill utilises meticulous 3D embroidery techniques to recreate the iconic white-tipped black feather with astonishing realism and tactile depth.

Every stitch is placed with intention, capturing the fine, structural barbs and the subtle sheen of the plumage.

By elevating the feather into a three-dimensional form, Cathy invites us to reflect on the beauty and the tragic extinction of the huia, transforming a cultural symbol of high status and mana into a permanent, thread-based sculpture.

Set within a minimalist white shadow-box frame, this ethereal work stands as a quiet, powerful reminder of our natural heritage and the fragile thread that connects us to the past.

Dimensions:

Width - 320mm x Depth - 60mm x Height - 500mm 

Please Note:

The 'in situ mockup' is merely an example of visual representation within an environment and it does not truly reflect the size of the work. Please refer to the measurements above for the dimensions of this sculptural piece.