Steering wheel for a motor vehicle

The illuminator 60 constituting an indirect illumination is provided on the driver side of the switch cover 31 of the horn switch 30 provided at the fixed portion 22. Specifically, the clear acryl plate 61 is provided on the driver side of the switch cover 31. On the driver side of the acryl plate 61 is provided the mask portion 63 coated with black paint, while on its vehicle-front-side surface is provided the reflecting portion 64 with coated white paint. The LEDs 62 are provided behind the mask portion 63 and inside the acryl plate 61. The mask portion 63 constitutes the emblem of vehicle makers, and the emblem portion shines when the LEDs are tuned on. Thus, the visible function of the operational portion (switch cover 31), which is provided at the fixed portion 22 can be improved.