The elephant motif is a symbol of wisdom, perseverance and good luck in Indian art. In a mandala-like composition in turquoise, blue and cream tones, the wall hanging or bedspread brings a Mediterranean-oceanic mood into the room, with a slightly exotic, slightly calm character.
The textile and the form
The 212 × 193 cm size fits well on an average double bed or can be stretched on a larger wall. The turquoise-blue-cream palette gives a cool yet warm feeling, particularly suitable as the central element of a bedroom or meditation room. The cotton-polyester blend is washable and durable.
Ways to use it
As a bedspread in the bedroom or above a living-room daybed it immediately defines the character of the space. As a wall hanging, the turquoise-cream contrast shows particularly well on a white or pale-grey wall — the elephants looking outward from the centre of the mandala form a quiet focal point in the room. It also suits a meditation corner, a wall above a yoga mat, or as a throw for a floor-seated relaxation spot.
Care
Wash on a gentle cycle (30°C, mild detergent) and dry flat. Direct strong sunlight may reduce the vividness of the turquoise tone over time, so drying in a shaded place is preferable. Iron on a medium setting from the reverse side.
Product details
- Size: 212 × 193 cm
- Weight: 0.475 kg
- Country of origin: India
- Material: cotton, polyester
The Indian handcraft tradition means a slower, more careful way of working — every detail of this object is the work of a human hand. This kind of attention becomes more and more palpable in your own home over time.