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SS15 - Headhunter

Drawing inspiration from her Tangkhul Naga heritage, Awon Golding blends bold colours, beading, feathers and geometric weaving patterns to create a collection inspired by the costuming and artefacts of the Naga tribes of North-East India.
Warriors from Naga tribes would take the heads of their enemies and display them proudly in their homes for all to see. Whilst this tradition has all but stopped, the legacy of this cranial fascination still plays an important role in all aspects of Naga costuming, with the number of hornbill feathers or size of hat illustrating one’s place in society.
Through the medium of millinery Awon seeks to represent Naga culture and shine the spotlight on this little known corner of the globe.
Special thanks to the Pitt Rivers Museum for allowing me to use their extensive collection in the research of this collection. 
Photography: Kirstin Sinclair / Make-up: Isobel Kennedy / Hair: Tasilia Varda / Photography assistant: Pierre Maelzer / Model - Lara Zwirn from Profile Models

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Sold outHeadhunter - Sinamay & pinokpok wide brim hat with satin bias band and hand-beaded trim. This statement hat features traditional Naga colours.
Headhunter Sale price$3,061.00
Sold outMao - Sinamay & pinokpok boater with geo-woven rattan fabric, bead and feather trim.
Mao Sale price$844.00
Sold outSema - Pinokpok & geo-woven fabric base with giant ostrich pom pom.
Sema Sale price$844.00
Sold outTangkhul - This chic cocktail hat is made from delicate silk woven fabric bow on straw disc base.
Tangkhul Sale price$810.00
Sold outAo - This structured turban headband is made from delicate silk woven fabric and is a flattering addition to either a casual or dressy outfit.
Ao Sale price$245.00
Sold outKonyak - This laser-cut two-tone neoprene beret is a chic addition to the modern woman's wardrobe. Best of all, it packs flat!
Konyak Sale price$538.00
Made to OrderSold outCane - Based on the weaving pattern of a straw rain hat used in the rice paddy fields of Nagaland, this laser-cut geometric neoprene beret creates a striking silhouette.
Cane Sale price$579.00
Sold outHornbill - This statement feather crown is made from ombrė lacquered turkey feathers made to look like the majestic Hornbill.
Hornbill Sale price$1,340.00
Sold outAsh - This black straw disc with goose feathers and geo-woven gold fabric bow is a crowd-pleaser that goes with almost anything.
Ash Sale price$715.00
Sold outKohima- Laser-cut geometric brass on pinokpok base. This is perfect for someone looking to make a bold, modern statement.
Kohima Sale price$1,701.00
Sold outKuki - Mirror polished brass visor with brass spike detailing. Sports luxe at its finest.
Kuki Sale price$810.00
Sold outLotha - Pinokpok disc base with brass spikes. Hard-edged but cute as a button.
Lotha Sale price$946.00
Sold outMills - Beaded tulle veil with pinokpok bow headband. Pretty, feminine, and sexy.
Mills Sale price$674.00
Sold outHutton - Hand-beaded with 4 colours of bugle beads, this tulle and merry widow veil sits comfortably on an easy to wear headband.
Hutton Sale price$538.00
Sold outRivers - White straw disc with geo-woven bow & hand-beaded tulle veil. This hat is both demure and modern.
Rivers Sale price$946.00
Ready to ShipSold outShillong - Laser-cut polished brass tiara on black leather base & headband.
Shillong Sale price$810.00
Sold outPitt - Beaded cobalt pinokpok over-sized disc with gold bugle bead detailing, giant ostrich pom pom and single brass spike trim. The perfect Ascot hat.
Pitt Sale price$2,034.00
Sold outManipur - Cobalt laser-cut neoprene and crinoline brim sunhat with brass spike trim band, and french net and silk crown. Wear this to the beach or to the races, either way you're making an entrance.
Manipur Sale price$1,701.00