Partridge Tail Feathers – Ruffed Grouse Smudging Feather Set | Nature’s Relics – The Curiosity Cabinet

Partridge Tail Feathers – Ruffed Grouse Smudging Feather Set | Nature’s Relics – The Curiosity Cabinet

Feathers transform the art of space clearing.

Used to lift stagnant energy during smudging and ceremonial work, feathers are considered sacred gifts from the sky, the trees, and the spirit of the animal itself. These ruffed grouse tail feathers, also known as partridge here in New Hampshire, were gathered with deep respect following our family’s fall hunt — used entirely for food, and nothing wasted.

Tail feathers are known for their bold markings and firm structure, making them ideal for:

• Smudging fans or sacred bundles
• Ceremonial and seasonal altar work
• Crafting, fly tying, or natural décor accents
• Nature displays, stillroom arrangements, or shadow boxes

🪶 Feather Details:

• Sourced from New England ruffed grouse (locally called partridge)
• No birds harmed for feathers — all used as food, feathers respectfully saved
• Includes 1 bundle of approx. 10 tail feathers
• Feathers measure approx. 4" to 6" long, including shaft
• Striking gray and black striped pattern with a bold black band near the tip
• Some feathers may be “red phase” with russet highlights

Ethical Sourcing

These feathers were hand-gathered from birds taken in a fall population-control hunt that filled our family freezer. They’ve been cleaned and bundled in the same spirit of respect that guides all we do — honoring the animal and the land.

Notes & Shipping

• Free U.S. shipping
• Not available for international or APO shipping due to regulations on natural materials
• Each bundle varies slightly — yours will be unique
• Intended for ritual work, décor, or personal crafting — not for resale as fly-tying packs
• All sales final