I gave these little elephant that are more green than blue as a gift. They are too cute and brought joy to the receiver. We watched the process of how they were made and it was fascinating. A lot of loving care to make. Gifted artist.
These elephants and their tapestries are beautifully painted!
I recall my friend from India gave me an elephant decor when I moved away. I certainly can imagine these ornaments as symbolic of carrying one of the "wise men" that Christians celebrate at Epiphany (January 6).
"I am very happy to show what my people, the Akha people, can do to the people around the world. The weaves are combined with Lanna art as well as with Akha sewing and crafts."
"I am an Akha, and my people tend to live in small villages at high elevations in the mountains of Thailand, Burma, Laos, and in the Yunnan... read more
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