Jewel Beetle

Beetlewing is the practice of using iridescent beetles in artworks. It has been by various cultures throughout history and into the modern day. During India's Mughal period, beetle wings adorned jewelry and textiles as symbols of high status, later gaining popularity in Victorian Europe. Today, groups such as the Pwo Karen and the Naga continue this tradition with headdresses, textiles, and baskets. - BEETLE-WING EMBROIDERY IN NINETEENTH-CENTURY FASHION