Are peacock feathers in a house bad luck?

Peacock feathers indoors? There are a lot of old superstitions abut bringing peacock feathers indoors though… 1866: I can vouch for a superstitious feeling regarding peacocks' feathers being general in Derbyshire and the surrounding counties. read more

Quick Answer. The idea that peacock feathers are bad luck is traced to a superstition that began in the Mediterranean, where the eye-like markings on the end of peacock feathers are called the “evil eye.” The "evil eye" markings are said to be the ever-watchful eye of the femaledemon Lilith. read more

On the other hand, in India, China, and Japan, peacock feathers bring good luck. According to the Chinese Buddhist Encyclopedia, Hindus associate the peacock with Lakshmi, a benevolent deity who represents patience, kindness, compassion, and good luck. read more