HMONG HAND MADE STUFFED ELEPHANTS
Oct 08, 2014 |
The Hmong Hill Tribe People of northern Thailand, Laos and Vietnam may be best known for their role in the CIA secret war in Laos during the Vietnam war era where they fought overwhelming North Vietnamese forces resulting in vast casualties for their people. Following the war, most of them fled to northern Thailand. Apart from that tragic historical moment, they are known for their colorful hand made fabric.
These vintage fabrics have been crafted into stuffed elephant figures of varying sizes and colors. Elephants were always revered by the Hmong people and represent a cornerstone of their culture. Profits from the sale of these elephants will be directed to Asian elephant conservation.
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The Hmong Hill Tribe People of northern Thailand, Laos and Vietnam may be best known for their role in the CIA secret war in Laos during the Vietnam war era where they fought overwhelming North Vietnamese forces resulting in vast casualties for their people. Following the war, most of them fled to northern Thailand. Apart from that tragic historical moment, they are known for their colorful hand made fabric.
These vintage fabrics have been crafted into stuffed elephant figures of varying sizes and colors. Elephants were always revered by the Hmong people and represent a cornerstone of their...
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ELEPHANT HAIR CUT PRODUCTS
Oct 07, 2014 |
Most people probably do not know that elephants get haircuts. In the village of Moo Baan Chang (the elephant village) near Surin, Thailand the two hundred elephants there periodically get trims. Each elephant is blessed by Buddhist monks and then trimmed. Many of the mahouts then take the trimmings and weave elephant hair rings or bracelets.
The rings shown here were trimmed over a period of time from two of our favorite elephants, Naam Fon (rainwater) which I ride in elephant polo events and Rueang Jay (story of the heart) which The Elephant Story adopted this year.
The Elephant Story also has a limited number of elephant hair bracelets from the longer hair.
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Most people probably do not know that elephants get haircuts. In the village of Moo Baan Chang (the elephant village) near Surin, Thailand the two hundred elephants there periodically get trims. Each elephant is blessed by Buddhist monks and then trimmed. Many of the mahouts then take the trimmings and weave elephant hair rings or bracelets.
The rings shown here were trimmed over a period of time from two of our favorite elephants, Naam Fon (rainwater) which I ride in elephant polo events and Rueang Jay (story of the heart) which The Elephant Story adopted this year.
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CAROL STEVENSON BAGS
Oct 06, 2014 |
Carol Stevenson, the world-renown elephant whisperer and photographer of Asian elephants, has commissioned a series of handbags with her elephant images. The elephants reside in The Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation (GTAEF) conservation center in northern Thailand where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar join. These elephants and their mahout owners and families were brought there from major cities in Thailand where they walked the streets and begged for food.
The objective of the GTAEF is to return domesticated elephants to a natural habitat. At this time, there are some thirty-five elephants in the conservation center. Carol’s bags consist of two different sized makeup bags and a messenger bag.
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Carol Stevenson, the world-renown elephant whisperer and photographer of Asian elephants, has commissioned a series of handbags with her elephant images. The elephants reside in The Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation (GTAEF) conservation center in northern Thailand where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar join. These elephants and their mahout owners and families were brought there from major cities in Thailand where they walked the streets and begged for food.
The objective of the GTAEF is to return domesticated elephants to a natural habitat. At this time, there are some thirty-five elephants in the conservation center. Carol’s bags consist of two different...
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Austin-San Antonio Urban Home Magazine Article - August/September 2014
Sep 05, 2014 |
A great article about The Elephant Story in the Austin-San Antonio Urban Home Magazine Aug/Sept issue.
Click on any picture to open the PDF version of the article.
by Leah Williams www.urbanhomemagazine.com
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Thai Elephant Polo Tournament Aims to Help Beleaguered Pachyderms (NBC Nightly News)
Sep 05, 2014 |
BY IAN WILLIAMS BANGKOK - It was arguably the world’s most unusual polo event - a competition where organizers hope the ultimate winners will be Thailand’s often-abused working elephants. Thirty-two captive-born elephants participated in the King’s Cup tournament on fields drenched by heavy and incessant rainy-season downpours over the weekend. Every team consisted of three of the huge creatures, each guided by their keeper, or mahout. The players perched behind the mahout, giving urgent directions usually in a language completely incomprehensible to the elephant’s guide. Still, mahout and elephant soon got into the spirit, lumbering after a white ball that seemed...
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The Elephant Story raised $36,000 for The Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation
Aug 06, 2014 |
The Elephant Story raised $36,000 for The Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation. The Cowboys and Strings concert and auction held on August 2 raised $36,000 to provide educational support for the school in the elephant village, Moo Baan Chang, in Surin, Thailand. The elephant village is home to over 200 elephants, their mahouts and families. The objective of the educational program is to introduce foreign language instruction, eco tourism concepts, and fiscal responsibility into the school curriculum in order to build a sustainable eco tourism base for the village. Eight luxury hotels in Southeast Asia donated hotel packages to the auction...
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The Comfort Heritage Foundation & The Elephant Story present "COWBOYS & STRINGS" featuring Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer and Guitarist Tim Ellis
Jul 16, 2014 |
Some of items that will auctioned off are featured below. More items will be available the evening of the event. People interested in bidding on the items but not able to make the event can pre-register with The Elephant Story to participate in the auction Live via telephone. Call 830-995-3133 or email: info@the-elephant-story.com Golden Triangle, Thailand Elephant Experiences Four Seasons Tented Camp, Golden Triangle, Thailand Escape to the natural wonders of Northern Thailand, just south of Burma (Myanmar) and west of Laos, for an unforgettable experience. You'll have the adventure of a lifetime trekking elephants through lush jungle...
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The Elephant Story Hosts First Elephant Polo Exhibition in Moo Baan Chang, Surin, Thailand
Apr 26, 2014 |
Moo Baan Chang, Surin, Thailand (PRWEB) April 28, 2014 On April 18 and 19, 2014, The Elephant Story hosted the first elephant polo exhibition match in the history of Moo Baan Chang, Surin, Thailand. Moo Baan Chang, The Elephant Village, is home to 200 elephants, their mahouts and their families. The Elephant Story and players from The Four Seasons Tented Camp elephant polo team played a two-day exhibition match to support the local community and the school. The Elephant Story in association with The Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation will seek to further expand these efforts to raise...
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The Elephant Story launches a line of luxury cashmere throws by Manop Rachote
Feb 16, 2014 |
Comfort, Texas & Bangkok, Thailand The Elephant Story, a Not-for-Profit retail store in Comfort, Texas that was formed to promote elephant conservation in Asian elephant countries, is pleased to announce the launch of a luxury line of cashmere throws by Manop Rachote of Bangkok, Thailand. Manop Rachote, one of the emerging designers in Bangkok, Thailand has created a line of Mongolian Gobi cashmere throws for The Elephant Story. The throws are 60 inches by 72 inches and are made from reputedly the best cashmere in the world. Their borders are either supple kid goat leather or a vertical silk...
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The Elephant Story adopts baby elephant Rueang Cay (Story from the heart)
Feb 02, 2014 |
With proceeds generated by The Elephant Story store in Comfort, Texas, The Elephant Story has adopted Rueang Cay (Story from the Heart) also known as Nong Am. Born on July 16, 2008, Rueang Cay has never had to endure the same hardships that her mother BuaThong faced at her age. However, it costs about US$15,000 per year to keep one adult elephant, mahout (owner and driver of the elephant), family and benefits. Through GTAEF's Adopt-an-Elephant programme, The Elephant Story will donate $15,000 (USD) per year to pay for Rueang Cay's daily food and veterinary care. In honor of The Elephant Story's generous donation, GTAEF gave Am a...
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The Elephant Story Sponsoring Two Teams in Thailand’s King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament
Aug 27, 2013 |
Almost everyone knows what polo is, but how many have heard of elephant polo or that an elephant polo tournament takes place annually in Thailand? In addition, who could have imagined that two American teams not only participate in this unique venue, but also rank among the leading all amateur teams competing in this Thai tournament? The Elephant Story, a Comfort, Texas-based retail store that promotes elephant conservation in Asian elephant countries, actually sponsors these two American family teams – The Elephant Story and Sara Story Design – in this year’s King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament, which takes place in the...
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The Elephant Story featured in the Comfort News, Thursday, August 22, 2013
Aug 22, 2013 |
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36 Hours in Texas Hill Country (New York Times)
May 18, 2013 |
The Elephant Story was featured in an article about travel in the Texas Hill Country in the New York Times. Click here to read the full story 12. Elephants and Antiques In nearby Comfort — another spot with a reassuring abstract noun for a name — you’ll find a historic district packed with architectural wonders from the 1800s, many of them designed by the architect Alfred Giles. The crown jewel is the Hotel Faust, a magnificent two-story building made of stone block. Some structures have been converted into vibrant shops and restaurants. Visit High’s Cafe and Store...
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Elephant Polo and The Elephant Story featured in a May 2013 Special Issue of Boat International
May 16, 2013 |
Elephant Polo and The Elephant Story featured in a May 2013 (Click Here to read the PDF)
Special Issue of Boat International.
www.boatinternational.com
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How to wrap a Pakama
Feb 12, 2013 |
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