Feathered Tabard or Tunic

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a feathered tabard or tunic. The object is covered with colorful feathers densely packed, featuring shades of blue, green, purple on the left side; orange in the middle; and yellow and orange on the right side. The feathers appear to be arranged in horizontal rows. The background material appears to be brown fabric or leather, visible between the feathers and around the edges. The feathers on the right side are predominantly yellow and orange. A thin strip of blue feathers runs down the right edge. The overall appearance resembles a handmade or crafted piece. The image shows the object against a dark gray background. The object made of feathers is rectangular. The feathers are arranged to form horizontal stripes of color. The colors blend into each other slightly at the edges. Green and blue feathers appear on the left and right sides. The center of the object appears to have a seam or a gap. The image does not show any visible fastenings or closures. The feathers are fluffy and have different shapes and sizes. The object appears to be symmetrical. The edges of the object are rough. The background behind the object is solid.