The elephant is one of the most revered animals in Asian culture.
Elephant tapestries often celebrate this role of the elephant in everyday life and culture.
Want some ideas for using elephant tapestries?Here are some examples of elephant tapestries.
1. First let’s have a look at the Indian elephant tapestry
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In Indian culture, elephants symbolize Buddhism.
As a result, they are revered as sacred and are respected for their role in society. They are the basis of many festivals through the year celebrating elephants.
Since 1500 BC, elephants carried the maharajas in full royal costume. Here in this tapestry above we see the elephant in royal attire strolling through the grounds of the Indian palace.
2. The African elephant
Here we see the African elephant roaming the grasses of the Savannah.
The difference between the Asian and African elephants?
African elephants are larger and also have larger ears, and both male and female elephants have tusks.
The Savannah refers to the vast grasslands of Africa, and literally means the land without many trees but with grasses, either long or short.
Here we see the grasses and hills providing the backdrop for the African mother elephant and child.
3. The elephant as a family
The social structure of elephants are complex and social.
The mother is protective and caring of their young, and travel and survival in groups composed of females, such as mothers, aunts, sisters and daughters is a prominent part of their social hierarchy. Males on the other hand are more solitary in nature.
See ‘Among Family’ Elephant Tapestry here
In this tapestry we see a baby elephant distinctly shorter than the adults in the group of elephants.
The detail of the textures of the elephant’s skin can be clearly seen and the color palette is cohesive and complements the colors of the African plains and surrounds very well.
To decorate with elephant tapestries is simple.
1. Select the elephant tapestry that you like
2. Ensure that the tapestry will fit the wall space it is intended for
3. Choose a tapestry rod to suit the elephant tapestry, and tapestry tassels as desired
4. Mount the tapestry rod brackets on the wall to hang the tapestry, following the instructions provided in the tapestry rod packaging
5. Enjoy the beauty the elephant tapestry brings, and your friends and loved ones will comment.
See ‘Old World Elephant I’ Tapestry here
The elephant is symbolic of many things, and is a wonderful creature in itself.
To decorate with elephant tapestries can show the wonderful essence and spirit of the elephant in your room or home.
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