Constitution of Peacock Country

(As of 31st May 2025)

Government of Peacock Country

Ministry of Communications

Preamble

WE, THE PEOPLE OF PEACOCK COUNTRY, inspired by the enduring soul of India and driven by the spirit of global kinship, solemnly resolve to uphold and celebrate:

HERITAGE, that honors our age-old crafts and traditions;

LIBERTY, that empowers expression through style;

INTENT, that cherishes slow living and conscious creation;

and to promote among all

DIGNITY, that stems from quality, authenticity, and purposeful design;

To this end, we pledge to offer heirloom-quality goods, steeped in nostalgia yet crafted for the now, so that may be a testament to roots rediscovered, and every wearer, a bearer of pride.

In the name of culture, craft, and character - this is Peacock Country.

Part I

THE UNION AND ITS TERRITORY

Article 1: Name and Nature of the Country

Peacock Country shall be a sovereign, collective, and cultural nation constituted through heritage, craftsmanship, and community.

It shall exist not within borders, but in the shared values, garments, and experiences of its citizens.

Every individual who engages with the spirit, goods, or experiences of Peacock Country shall be regarded as a Citizen of the Country, regardless of geographical location.

Article 2: The Territory of Peacock Country

The territory of Peacock Country shall include:

a. All physical and digital spaces where its products, stories, and values are shared.

b. The homes, journeys, and wardrobes of its citizens.

c. Landscapes of craft, villages, farms, and workshops across India and beyond, where its roots are preserved and reimagined.

The territory shall expand organically, guided by citizen participation and collective imagination.

Article 3: Admission of New Territories

New crafts, regions, and communities may be embraced into Peacock Country through respectful collaboration and the upholding of core values: authenticity, longevity, and cultural integrity.

All entrants into this union must uphold the spirit of slow living, shared stewardship, and aesthetic dignity.

Article 4: Citizenship

Any person who wears, contributes to, or lives by the principles of Peacock Country shall be considered a Citizen by Spirit.

Citizens shall have the right to voice, influence, and co-create the direction of Peacock Country through democratic channels established in future provisions.

Part II

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF THE CITIZEN

Article 5: Right to Identity

Every citizen shall have the right to express their individuality through garments that reflect their story, heritage, and values. No trend or fashion cycle shall override the dignity of timeless personal style.

Article 6: Right to Craft and Culture

Every citizen has the right to access, celebrate, and preserve the rich tapestry of traditional crafts, and to ensure they are passed on with integrity, not exploitation.

Article 7: Right to Slow Living

Each citizen is entitled to a pace of life that honours rest, reflection, and ritual. The culture of urgency, excess, and disposability shall hold no dominion in Peacock Country.

Article 8: Right to Utility with Beauty

Citizens have the right to own garments and objects that are as functional as they are beautiful, designed to endure, to serve, and to age with grace.

Article 9: Right to Participate

Every citizen shall have the right to participate in shaping the direction of the Country, its products, experiences, and cultural expressions. Participation will be held through open dialogue to take democratic design inputs from citizens.

Article 10: Right to Belonging

No matter their geography, background, or language, all who uphold the values of authenticity, sustainability, and cultural reverence are welcome to Peacock Country.

Article 11: Right to Gather

Citizens may assemble online or in-person for safaris, musical gatherings, artisan visits, and shared escapes. These spaces are sacred zones for connection, creativity, and cultural immersion.

Part III

DUTIES OF THE CITIZEN

Article 12: Duty to Honour Craft

Every citizen shall honour the hands that create by learning about, respecting, and preserving traditional crafts and the communities that sustain them.

Article 13: Duty to Consume with Intention

Be it art, literature or garments, a Peacock Country citizen engages with purpose, allowing things they interact with to bring meaning into their lives rather than consuming thoughtlessly.

Article 14: Duty to Slow Down

Citizens shall reject the tyranny of urgency. They will make space for rest, rituals, outdoor wanderings, and soulful idleness, whether through a long walk, a shared meal, or simply watching the day pass.

Article 15: Duty to Contribute

Peacock Country thrives on collective vision. Citizens shall be encouraged to share feedback, co-create experiences, and influence the evolution of the Country through their voice and imagination.

Article 16: Duty to Care for the Land

As stewards of the natural world, citizens shall support ecological practices in clothing, travel, and community life. Waste less, tread softly, and honour the soil from which craft and culture emerge.

Article 17: Duty to Pass It On

Citizens shall share their knowledge, stories, and garments with future generations by passing down not only clothes, but a way of seeing, living, and belonging.

Article 18: Duty to Celebrate

To live in Peacock Country is to live fully, celebrating folk music, bonfires, full moons, artisan gatherings, and the simple joys of a handmade life. Celebration is not escape, but a return.

Part IV

GOVERNANCE

Article 19: Structure of Governance

Peacock Country shall be governed by ministries dedicated to preserving the values of craft, culture, communication, and community.

These ministries shall operate with transparency, care, and a deep commitment to the citizens of the Country.

Section 1: Ministries of the Country

Ministry of Dry Goods

Custodian of all garments and accessories. Responsible for product development, material sourcing, and ensuring that every object bearing the seal of Peacock Country is heirloom-worthy functional, beautiful, and enduring.

Ministry of Culture

The heart and soul of Peacock Country. Curates artistic expressions, paintings, objects, events, musical gatherings, safaris, artisan visits, and seasonal pop-ups. This ministry keeps the flame of tradition and celebration alive.

Ministry of Communications

Handles all missives, dispatches, and declarations. Manages the Country’s voice across Instagram, Facebook, newsletters, and all outward channels. Every post is a proclamation; every story, a bridge.

Ministry of Internal Affairs

Oversees the inner workings of the Country, its design language, operational systems, team well-being, and administration. This ministry ensures the Country stays true to its constitution in form and function.

Ministry of External Affairs

Builds and nurtures relations with global stockists, retail partners, and potential flagship spaces. Ambassadors of the Country’s values, they carry the spirit of Peacock Country across borders and oceans.

Section 2: The Gazette

The Gazette of Peacock Country

The official journal and archive. It publishes Field Notes, craft dissertations, essays, product introspections, and voices from the community. The Gazette exists to document the evolving soul of the Country, an ever-growing library of thought and beauty.

Article 20: Citizen Participation in Governance

Citizens shall be invited to contribute ideas, propose collaborations, and co-author the future of the Country. Ministries may open calls for feedback, host discussions, or form citizen assemblies to shape key directions. All governance is guided by the principles of inclusion, heritage, and shared authorship.