Notes from the Bench · March 2026
On the irreplaceable eye-feather
Why the iridescent eye-feathers of the grey peacock pheasant remain, after a century, central to the great patterns.
From the Bench
Journal
Notes on materials, patterns and the slow art of selection.
Material Study · February 2026
The blue macaw — a working note
Identifying quality in long-stem tail feathers, and what to look for when sourcing for traditional flies.
Heritage · January 2026
The Indian Crow question
On the careful work of finding ethical substitutes for legendary, protected materials.