Blue Ceramic Elephant with Lotus Incense Holders (Pair) - Lotus Elephant in Blue Condiment Servers featuring a reconstituted turquoise shell

featuring a reconstituted turquoise shell to resemble the green hue that makes Chelonia turtles unique

the motifs reveal a colorful clarity in this traditional Andean art form

The artisan carves and paints the armadillo figurine by hand in colorful detail

Gemstones represent the seven chakras with their colors

Blue Ceramic Elephant with Lotus Incense Holders (Pair) - Lotus Elephant in Blue Condiment Servers featuring a reconstituted turquoise shellCharoensri 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