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According to feng shui, an elephant with its trunk raised will shower good luck to those around it. It is a symbol for intelligence, curiosity, kindness and strength. The basic shape of this handcrafted metal elephant has its powerful trunk raised due to the importance of the symbolism. Furthermore, the artisan hand-paints the body in a colorful pattern influenced by designs from different Eastern cultures. Placing such a symbol near a door is said to welcome beneficial energy into that space. The basic frame of the is created using tin, which is powder coated with a black finish. The frame is reinforced using tin wire along the inner edge. Capiz is an oyster shell and the primary purpose of the oyster is as a source of food. However, the by-product, the shell, can be used for decoration. Due to it being a natural material, the natural colors of the capiz come through as tans and browns underneath the paint. The shell is then painted the bold colors you see. The entire front facing piece is carefully hand-painted. -
Reflecting the natural aquas and blues of the nearly translucent dragonfly, the artist uses a base of sea blue dyed abaca weave to embody the almost ephemeral structure. The wings feature a natural abaca rope mimicking the texture of a dragonfly's organic wing structure. This piece adds fun on its own but can have even larger impact if placed in a group with a few friends! The dragonfly's wings are comprised of natural abaca rope handwoven into a wrought iron frame. The head and body is made of abaca twine, stained, and then handwoven into the same wrought iron fame, emphasizing the contrast between the body and wings. Abaca is a fiber of a plant that is related to the banana plant. It bears no fruit, but it can continuously grow from the same roots similar to native grasses. The open weaving allows for ambient light to show through providing functional light. Also included is a plug with an inline switch for easy use. -
This butterfly is large and bold with its striking bright red body. But this butterfly isn't mono-colored. Instead, the artist uses natural earth tones within its wings to create contrast and warmth. This piece adds fun on its own but can have even larger impact if placed in a group with a few friends! The butterfly's wings are comprised of natural abaca rope handwoven into a wrought iron frame. The head and body is made of abaca twine, stained, and then handwoven into the same wrought iron fame, emphasizing the contrast between the body and wings. Abaca is a fiber of a plant that is related to the banana plant. It bears no fruit, but it can continuously grow from the same roots similar to native grasses. The open weaving allows for ambient light to show through providing functional light. Also included is a plug with an inline switch for easy use. -
The design is based on the shape of the Senatorial scallop found in the tropical waters of the pacific. Like the rings of a tree, one can determine the age of a scallop my counting the rings on its shell. Each ring represents one year of growth. The artist using this feature to add beautiful detail along with a deep aqua color to reflect its ocean habitat. Real capiz oyster shell adorns the exterior giving this piece a shimmer as if light were bouncing off its shell from under water. The basic frame of this piece is created using tin, which is powder coated with a black finish. The frame is reinforced using tin wire along the inner edge. The front of the body is adorned with capiz. Capiz is an oyster shell and the primary purpose of the oyster is as a source of food. However, the by-product, the shell, can be used for decoration. Due to it being a natural material, the natural colors of the capiz may come through as tans and browns underneath the hand-painted surface.
