The Kukka Elephant in Charcoal is worked across every surface — trunk, ears, legs, body — with hydrangea-like flower clusters in soft periwinkle blue, each petal individually stitched. Between them, large fern and leaf sprays in olive-gold and warm brown fill the ground. Against deep charcoal silk velvet, the embroidery has a luminosity that photographs suggest but only the object itself confirms.
Designed in Germany and made by hand in India, each Kukka Elephant is embroidered on the frame, piece by piece, with fabric dyed to Drechsel's own colour specifications. At 23 × 29 cm, it has a presence in a room — the kind of object that draws people across to look more closely.
23H × 29L cm
ABOUT the MAKER
Anke Drechsel
Discover the world of Anke Drechsel—German textile designer and renowned maker of hand-embroidered home textiles and accessories. Founded in 1986, her atelier in Karlsruhe produces exceptional velvet cushions and decorative pieces, each crafted by skilled artisans. With a focus on slow, meticulous craftsmanship and bespoke dyeing techniques, every piece embodies timeless luxury. Explore Anke Drechsel’s heirloom-quality collection, available online at Tessuti.
