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Set of 4 Batik Cotton and Paper Elephant Greeting Cards, 'Excited Elephants'

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Set of 4 Batik Cotton and Paper Elephant Greeting Cards, 'Excited Elephants'

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This item is available for pre-order and will ship within 2 to 8 weeks. Learn More

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This greeting card set from Thailand is the perfect thing for sending your salutations to friends and family. Handcrafted of colorful mulberry paper, each card features the exciting image of a cotton elephant on the front. Nisa works with the batik method, hand-painting different designs onto each elephant with a resist before adding vibrant, colorful dyes. Arriving with complementary envelopes, this set is a must-have.

Made in Thailand

  • 100% cotton, mulberry paper
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Envelopes included
  • Free Gift Wrap? Yes
  • Premium Gift Wrap? Yes
  • 5 grams
  • 0.18 oz
  • Each: 14.9 cm L x 10 cm W
  • Each: 5.75" L x 3.9" W
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Artfully crafted by Nisa from Thailand.

 

Meet the Artist

Nisa

Nisa

"I mix my own colors and this makes my prints unique... I also hand-stitch the hem of every piece for a completely handmade work of art."

"I'm Nisa Chaisiritanakorn and I was born in Bangkok. After finishing high school, I majored in interior design and... worked at a furniture company for five years. Then I got married, and my husband and I moved to Eastern Thailand.

"When my husband opened a photo store, there was no way to retouch photos, so I used a collage technique to make his photos look more interesting. These became popular to give as birthday, graduation, wedding or anniversary presents.

"My work with batik began with my younger brother who loved orchids. He often attended botanical events and, when he found a batik print with an orchid pattern, he brought many of them back home. When I saw them, I was very impressed, as I didn't like batik. I used to think the colors and patterns were boring with repeated colors and themes. But this artist's work was very neat and lively, with interesting and comfortable colors.

"I wanted to study batik with him, so I contacted the artist. He normally didn't have time to teach anyone, and it would've been worthless if the students didn't use the skills they learned. After he saw my serious intention, he taught me every step, from how to choose equipment, mix waxes and stretch the fabric so I could draw and paint.

"At first, I used many different patterns. I was inspired by my visit to India and its design motifs, such as flowers, elephants and tiles. I created my own batik prints and worked in my husband's shop. When my teacher visited me, he asked me to sell my work at a furniture fair and it sold out! I'm so proud and very happy that people liked it.

"After my children graduated, I moved to Chiang Mai and began working seriously with batik. I began researching about fibers and learned how each fabric absorbs colors. I also experimented with different methods of applying wax. I learned from many trials and errors and I've enjoyed it all.

"I use beeswax to paint the motifs because it is stickier than paraffin. I mix my own colors and this makes my prints unique. I use a slim wax line for delicate patterns and clean lines to make my batik stand out. I also hand-stitch the hem of every piece for a completely handmade work of art."

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WOMEN S M L XL XXL
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
BUST 35 - 36 37 - 38 39 - 41 42 - 44 46 - 48
WAIST 27 - 28 29 - 30 31 - 33 34 - 36 38 - 40
HIPS 37 - 38 39 - 40 42 - 43 45 - 46 49 - 50
MEN S M L XL XXL
CHEST 36 - 38 39 - 41 42 - 44 46 - 48 50 - 52
WAIST 30 - 32 32 - 34 35 - 37 38 - 41 43 - 45
NECK 14 - 14.5 15 - 15.5 16 - 16.5 17 - 17.5 18 - 18.5
SLEEVE 32.5 33.5 34.5 35.5 36.5
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BUST / CHEST

Measure around the fullest part of chest under the arms and over the shoulder blades keeping the tape measure level.

WAIST

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LOW WAIST

Measure around the body approximately 1.5" below the natural waist (above). This is the area where most pants and skirts actually fit.

HIPS

Standing with your heels together, measure around the fullest part of the body approx 7"-8" below the waist.

NECK

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SLEEVE

Bend elbow slightly and starting at the center back of the neck, measure across the shoulder, to the elbow and down to the wrist.

INSEAM

Our standard inseam length for women is 32" and 34" for men; however inseam measurements will vary slightly by style.

 

Belts with buckles are measured in inches that correspond to a waist size however, most people do not wear belts on the waist, they wear them closer to the hips. A buckle belt measurement is take from the end of the "pin" of the buckle to the middle hole on the belt. Generally there are 5 holes for size adjustment, with a 1" space between each, so the middle hole will the be average size of the belt.

For at tie belt (no buckle) measure the belt portion end to end and half of the tie portion. This again is the medium size of the belt.

For a soft fabric tie belt it can be called "1 size fits most" and the entire length of the belt should be measured and listed.

See buckle/tie belt size standards below.

WOMEN S M L XL  
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
inches 26 - 30 28 - 32 31 - 35 34 - 38 38 - 42
cm 76 - 86 81.5 - 91.5 86.5 - 96.5 91.5 - 101.5 96.5 - 106.5

+/- tolerance: 0.5 inches or 1.25 cm

MEN S M L XL XXL
inches 30 - 34 32 - 36 35 - 39 39 - 43 43 - 47
cm 81.5 - 91.5 86.5 - 96.5 91.5 - 101.5 96.5 - 106.5 109 - 119

+/- tolerance: 0.5 inches or 1.25 cm

Sash tie length

Lay sash/tie out flat away from the garment and measure from end to end.

Belt with buckle

Measure from the end of the pin of the buckle (where it touches the buckle) to the middle hole.

Belt without buckle

Measure from the belt portion end to end and half of the tie portion. This is will give you the medium size of the belt.

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