Mallard Duck Beaded Hatband

The first light over the marsh, and a drake mallard lifting off the water.

I hand-loomed this hatband bead by bead to capture the colors of the mallard drake — the iridescent green of his head, the crisp white neck ring, the warm chestnut of his breast, and that flash of blue on the wing. It's a quiet nod to the waterfowl and wetlands I love, and to anyone who has spent a cold morning in a duck blind waiting for the sky to come alive.

The band is woven from fine Japanese glass beads and finished in my workshop with cow leather ends and cow leather ties, so it ties cleanly onto your hat and adjusts to fit.

Details

• Hand-loomed mallard drake pattern in Japanese glass beads
• Cow leather ends and cow leather ties
• Dimensions: 3/4" tall × 24" long, plus ties
• Ties adjust to fit most western and felt hats
• One of a kind — I have one ready to ship
• Designed and handmade by Jenny Keller, Bridger Leather

Care: Keep the band dry and away from prolonged moisture. If the leather gets wet, let it air-dry away from heat. Wipe the beadwork gently with a soft, dry cloth.

Want a different bird? I also loom Pintail and Wood Duck designs and love a custom request — reach out through the Custom Orders page.

Cowboy hat not included.