Surush the Elephant

From Tara Projects, a fair trade group

Using traditional methods, migrant artisans from Rajasthan, India, lovingly hand-craft this colorful elephant from locally woven cotton and satin fabric. Adorned with sparkling mirror chips, glass beads, and jingling brass bells, the decorative Surush is stuffed with cotton and bamboo wood sticks. India.

See photos of the artisans making this item by clicking on the "Zoom/Additional Views" button at left.