elephants

Thailand's Auravee presents this stunning bed runner to adorn your bedroom. Rich hues of green and gold bring to life a parade of dancing elephants across the front.

Baby elephant snuggles close to his father's strong body to peer curiously at the viewer. Alaya Cholprasertsuk's design depicts the pachyderms in batik on cotton. The result is a pair of colorful cushion covers with coconut shell buttons.

As each piece is individually dyed, colors may vary slightly, making each cushion cover a unique work of art.

Accompanied by an elephant, a young Lanna (northern Thai) woman is pensive. Baskets of flowers adorn her tranquil country environment, and a spiraling plant motif swirls upward like her thoughts. Alaya Cholprasertsuk's design depicts this beautiful scene using batik on 100% cotton. Charming and original, these cushion covers are ideal for an informal contemporary decor.

Batik is a fabric art in which the cloth is stretched on a wooden frame and the design sketched with a pencil. Then a mixture of melted wax and resin (70%/30%) is painted onto areas where color is not desired and the fabric is dipped in a solution of reactive dye, water, salt, and sodium bicarbonate. When the fabric is crumpled into the dying solution, the wax cracks, creating an attractive network of fine lines. The wax is removed and process is repeated for each color utilized. Finally, the cloth is washed and rinsed to remove any excess dye.

This pair will feature the same design, but the colors may vary slightly to those pictured, making each a unique work of art.

Colorful elephants add a cute touch to a whimsical design crafted by Indian artisans of the Self-Employed Women's Association. Using cotton textiles, this creative team embellished a pair of green cushion covers with patchwork details and embroidered motifs in a vibrant palette. Furthermore, each accessory comes with a zippered opening at the back.

Working in batik, Alaya Cholprasertsuk depicts dreamy elephants on a purple background. She seems to capture the personality of each pachyderm. They grace a pair of cushion covers with modern Thai style.

Working in batik, Alaya Cholprasertsuk depicts purple elephants with golden tusks. She seems to capture the personality of each pachyderm. They grace a pair of cushion covers with modern Thai style.