Elephant jewellery kaleidoscope

Elephant jewellery kaleidoscope
“Seven elephants of happiness” – popular during the XX century in Europe (in the narrow-minded and petty-bourgeois environment) set of decreases from the first to the seventh sculptures of elephants. But as time passed, the era has changed, and elephant ornaments again have appeared at flea markets and antique shops.
They once again put in a prominent place, often without thinking, just out of habit. Seven elephants symbolize comfort, reliability and a homey atmosphere. From the Indians began the custom of giving Seven elephants of happiness – figurines made of bone, wood or other material. Legend says that childless women come to the elephants, asking them for help to have a heir.

The Chinese believed that the elephant attracts good luck. It is a symbol of stability and sustainability. Statuette elephant is recommended to put on the windowsill, with trunk in the direction of flying stars, then it will bring good luck to the house from the street through the window. A symbol of wealth, elephant’s one trunk is raised up.

Elephant jewellery kaleidoscope