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VINTAGE HILL TRIBE HAND CRAFTED PILLOWS

Oct 23, 2014 | 0 comments

THE ELEPHANT STORY EXPANSION STORE FEATURES AN ASSORTMENT OF THESE VINTAGE PILLOWS We now have the ability to display and offer a one-of-a kind assortment of hand made ethnic hill tribe pillows from The Golden Triangle of Thailand where Laos,Myanmar, and Thailand join. The pillows utilize vintage fabric created from natural fibers that are then converted to comfortable works of art for your home. Join our Email List [ccembed:28] See something on our blog that we don't sell online yet? Give us a call and order it over the phone! 830.995.3133 The Elephant Story

VINTAGE BASKETS HAND CRAFTED BY THE HILL TRIBES OF THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE OF THAILAND

Oct 21, 2014 | 0 comments

The Elephant Story has assembled a collection of vintage baskets from various hill tribes in The Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar come together. This exotic area is home to numerous ethnic hill tribes who have their own languages, customs and life styles. These baskets from Hmong, Akha, and Karen hill tribes were used in the rice paddy and their mountainous homes to store rice and other products. They now are distinctive home decorative accent pieces with each having it’s own history. Perhaps, some of the baskets carried treats for the elephants of Karen villagers or the opium of...

HMONG SKINNY JEANS FOR WOMEN

Oct 20, 2014 | 0 comments

The Elephant Story has created a new line of women’s jeans incorporating vintage Hmong vintage fabric on new Levi jeans. The Hmong people live in Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. During the Vietnam war era, they fought to defend Laos from North Vietnam under the support and guidance of the CIA. Over the course of the undeclared war in Laos, they suffered massive losses. -- These ladies skinny jeans come in Levi sizes 28, 29 & 30 -- Join our Email List [ccembed:28] See something on our blog that we don't sell...

POP-UP GREETING CARDS FROM VIETNAM

Oct 17, 2014 | 0 comments

Either as a greeting card for your personal use during the holidays, or a number of them as a gift, these unique pop-up greeting cards from Vietnam are great conversational pieces and clear works of art. We buy them from a young lady on a street corner in Ho Chi Minh City. This endeavor represents a cottage craft industry at its best. Join our Email List [ccembed:28] The Elephant Story

HOLIDAY MEN’S FORMAL WEAR IN ELEPHANT COUNTRY

Oct 14, 2014 | 0 comments

If you do not have a set of elephant formal studs and cuff links, The Elephant Story had these commissioned by Lin’s Jewelers, a well-known silversmith in Thailand. Other places may have similar things, but do their proceeds support elephant conservation like this product? Join our Email List [ccembed:28] The Elephant Story

CLINT ORMS BELT BUCKLES AND MONEY CLIPS

Oct 13, 2014 | 0 comments

Although you may not be an elephant polo player, you can support the Comfort based Elephant Story team by wearing one of Clint Orms designed buckles. Clint is internationally recognized as a leading silver smith artist. It is only appropriate that an Ingram, Texas artisan is supporting the only elephant polo store in the world. Clint has also produced a buckle of elephants in the distance and an elephant money clip if you would prefer a more natural surrounding. ...

AN ELEPHANT WAS ASKED TO LOOK INTO A MIRROR | Science Channel

Oct 13, 2014 | 0 comments

We have known Dr. Joshua Plotnik for a number of years. Over that period of time, he has been conducting a research project in The Golden Triangle of Thailand, where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar join, studying elephants to reach conclusions regarding the intelligence, cognitive ability and empathy that these wonderful creatures have. The attached video is one example of his work.

SAK YANT NEEDLES AND SHIRTS

Oct 09, 2014 | 0 comments

Sak yants are an ancient spiritual art in Thailand and Myanmar where Pali Sanskrit blessings are tattooed on one’s body using tapping needles. The blessings are to ward off evil, invite prosperity to the person or wish health and happiness to others and make merit in the process. The image below shows Khun Ed of The Elephant Story having a Haa Taew (five line) sak yant applied to his back by the famous Thai spiritualist to the stars, Archan Noo.

The Elephant Story outfits the elephant mahouts in The King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament each year with sak yant T-shirts to wish them well and make merit.

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HMONG HAND MADE STUFFED ELEPHANTS

Oct 08, 2014 | 0 comments

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...