How Crow Can You Go?

Photo: Anna Sui ~ Camilla Staerk

In many Western traditions, ravens and crows have long been considered to be birds of ill omen, in part because of the negative symbolism of their all-black plumage. In Sweden, ravens were known as the ghosts of murdered people, and in Germany as the souls of the damned. In contrast, many indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America and northeast Asia revered them as gods. And, as one might infer from the following pieces, designers are currently finding loads of inspiration from our black feathered friends.

Crow Stacking Ring Set & Earrings by Sana ~ Raven Earrings by Megan Leone
Raven Necklace by Bethtastic ~ Crow Necklace by Adorn Jewelry
Crow Head Ring by Stewart Art ~ Crow Necklace by CBT's Closet
Silver Crow Ring by Pamela Love ~ Crow Pendant Necklace by Finestra

Raven Hanger by Ingibjorg Hanna Bjarnadottir

Anna Sui, Fall 2009 ~ Lydia Delgado, Fall 2009

Black Raven Necklace by Dragonweave ~ Crow Ring by K. Brunini
Crow Crown Ring by Zoe & Morgan Fine ~ Raven Bracelet by Lucky Loo Loo
White Crow Necklace by The Mymble's Daughter

John Galliano, Fall 2008 ~ Temperly London & Celine, Spring 2009

Crow Headband by Buddug

Julia y Renata, Spring 2009
Paul Costelloe, Spring 2009 ~ Todd Lynne, Spring 2009

Crow Decals by Wilson's Graphics