
12 18, 2009
No doubt this Elephant Clutch is from Judith Leiber. Vivid silhouette, extravagant rhinestone, and immense ornamentality meet together to offer up the arresting artwork. And just judging from its exotic style, this inspiration obviously comes from Asia, such as Thailand which makes it one of their national symbols. In Buddhism, the white elephant symbolizes patience and wisdom while the Chinese see the elephant as a symbol of energy, strength, and power.
This Judith Leiber clutch is embellished with bright crystal in strong ethnic pattern. Red blanket putting on elephant means best wishes and good health, which Asian prefers to dress up like that in grand festivals. I guess Ms. Leiber wished to express wonderful blessing from it as a wonderful gift in Christmas and New Year. Strikingly colored elephant minaudiere features ornate costuming details, onyx eyes and sculpted ears, tusks, trunk and feet, fully beaded by hand.
In addition to its pricy gems, it is adorned with feminine chain for easy to carrying or be tucked in as an artful decoration. It is suggested to hold this dazzling stunner in any evening party, its arresting shape and elaborately decorated surface has a tendency to steal the show, deflecting attention [...]