Pregnant Elephant
People in Janakpur used to decorate walls of their mud houses with elephants, which in Maithil culture are believed to be auspicious. The pregnant elephant is a symbol of fertility. Rajkumari Mandal, an artist crippled by polio, often makes paintings of pregnant elephants. The JWDC sewing artisans adapted the elephant paintings into a stuffed toy and decorated them with embroidery and appliqué.
Description
People in Janakpur used to decorate walls of their mud houses with elephants, which in Maithil culture are believed to be auspicious. The pregnant elephant is a symbol of fertility. Rajkumari Mandal, an artist crippled by polio, often makes paintings of pregnant elephants. The JWDC sewing artisans adapted the elephant paintings into a stuffed toy and decorated them with embroidery and appliqué.
- Materials: Felt, Cotton, and Thread
- Measurement: L28 x W19.5 cm
- Color:Turquoise
- Designed by: Rajkumari Mandal
- Produced by: JWDC artisans
* Please note that the product is handmade. So, there might be slight variations in the size of the pattern. Each product is uniquely beautiful. Please contact for the order details.