Black Musical Crown – Wearable Art Headpiece by Melissa Rath Millinery

A sculptural black musical crown designed as a wearable tribute to melody and millinery craftsmanship.

Handcrafted from millinery wire and carefully wrapped in black satin ribbon, this piece forms a structured crown base that sits elegantly on the head. Intricate musical notes, created from fine wire and beads, are hand-sewn across the surface to form the opening bars of the traditional tune Camptown Races, giving the piece both narrative and visual rhythm.

The combination of structure, texture, and detail creates a striking balance between modern millinery and artistic storytelling, making this crown a true statement piece. Lightweight yet architectural, it is designed to hold its shape while remaining comfortable to wear.

Perfect for race days, editorial styling, performance, photography, theatre and bold statement occasions, this piece pairs beautifully with monochrome outfits and structured silhouettes.

Handcrafted in Central West New South Wales, Australia, with careful attention to construction, proportion and detail.

One-of-a-kind. Ready to ship. Carefully packaged for protection.

For longevity, it is best to store this headpiece in the box that it came in, and if possible, stuffed with tissue paper.

In the event that you need to clean the headpiece, a damp cloth should suffice.

All hats and headpiece are packaged in either a black hat box or a white box with a magnetic lid and tissue paper to ensure safety during travel.

A flat rate for shipping has been applied to all products in this store which is $20 within Australia and $40 international.

I understand the excitement that comes with a new purchase and endeavour to ship your new piece within 1 to 2 business days of purchase.

If you are not happy with your hat or headpiece, please contact me to arrange a return and the item must arrive in the same condition that it was received in to ensure a full refund.