Pinfeather Embroiderer Herbert Rieger

Herbert Rieger, Pinfeather Embroiderer, traditional handicraft coupled with high quality products.

Regardless if it is a dog collar or a traditional belt, packsack or ladies purse, Herbert Rieger Pinfeather Embroidery turns any item of daily use into a piece of art. Precious, valuable and timeless. Traditional yet trendy.

Pinfeather Embroidery used to be an expression of one's rank in society. The richer and higher up, the more beautiful was the embroidery on Ranzen (decorative belt for traditional clothing) or suspenders. Today it is an expression of individuality. All embroidery by Herbert Rieger is as one-of-a-kind as the person wearing it.

Keeping old traditions while being open for good new products and methods - that's what counts for Herbert Rieger from Hebertsfelden. He has been a die hard "Trachtler" (person who is interested in keeping old traditions and traditional clothing alive) since he was ten years old. Since 2002 he has been the director of the Trachtenverein (club for the preservation of traditional clothing and customs) "Lindenthaler" from Hebertsfelden, for many years he was a youth leader and Vorplattler (leader in traditional Bavarian dance). He made his hobby to his profession. And how could it be different - his occupation is rooted in the movemement for preservation of traditional customs and clothing, the cultural treasure of his home in the Rottal (area named after the river Rott).

Herbert Rieger is one of the few people, who are still proficient in the art of pinfeather embroidery today. Using a special procedure the quill of a peacock's feather is split, in order to get the beautiful ivory-colored threads. Then the leather is marked with the pattern or drawing: Ornaments and decorations, pictures of animals, names, tools, flowers, landscapes - there is no limit on creative expressions. Holes are punched with a pricker, exact to the tenth of a milimeter, then the thread is pulled through. This requires craftmanship and perfect artistic ability.

The results of this highly detailed work are unique items, which are impressive and delicate and accentuate the individual style and expression of personality. This can be a keyring pendant decorated with a monogram, a personal wallet, a precious wedding album or a beautiful belt.