Painted Wooden Elephant From Orissa - Ca 1920 Material Cardboard Indigo Itajime Cross Cushion

Indigo Itajime Cross Cushion

Boxes are normally made from cedar

Historically

The designs were inspired by 13th century Islamic metalwork & the original candlesticks this is based on would have been produced in the early 15th century

Dimensions: W79 x D8 x H153 cm

Painted Wooden Elephant From Orissa - Ca 1920 Material Cardboard Indigo Itajime Cross CushionThis charming vintage elephant figurine is from Orissa (now Odisha), Eastern India. Beautifully painted toys, puppets, and dolls are an essential part of growing up in Odisha and are often vividly painted in garish colours. The better quality pieces like this are painted onto cloth laminated on wood. Please note the historic damage visible in the images.