Blue Ceramic Elephant with Lotus Incense Holders (Pair) - Lotus Elephant in Blue Aurora Red Jose Arriola comes from an

Jose Arriola comes from an artistic family in Guatemala

green jade is thought to augment longevity

Inspired by the huipiles or traditional blouses from Patzun

'Feeling proud of my Mexican roots and wishing to raise consciousness regarding Mexico's beautiful endemic animals in danger of extinction

Tassels on either end of the shawl make for fun accents

Blue Ceramic Elephant with Lotus Incense Holders (Pair) - Lotus Elephant in Blue Aurora Red Jose Arriola comes from anCharoensri of Thailand creates this pair of ceramic incense holders in the form of an elephant carrying a lotus flower, both important symbols in Thai culture. The lotus flower is often a symbol of enlightenment, and the elephant has been celebrated for its longevity, endurance, and strength. The incense holders are glazed in blue with a crackle finish and have a small hole at the top for placing an incense stick. The artisan describes how she began