Animal Ball
Elephant Family & The British Asian Trust
Kalikas Armour has supported the initiative since its inception. Across four iterations in 2013, 2016, 2019 and 2023. The house created and donated bespoke masks and headdresses in support of a night of philanthropy, conservation and coexistence.
NAMASTE II — 2023
NAMA- Bow, AS-I, TE-you, Thus, I bow to you -Sanskrit
“The divine in me Honours the divine in you”…
The atelier further developed the concept into Namaste II, a ten-piece automated elephant herd constructed in-house using Piñatex and reclaimed textiles and engineered for impact and longevity. By the flick of a switch the Elephant trunk lowers and retracts as a gesture of a connection and physical touch
Created with a philanthropic purpose, the project was attributed £75,000 within an evening that raised £2 million.
Adorned by Richard Hawkes, at the time CEO of the British Asian Trust Meeting with His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla
NAMASTE – 2019
10 automated Elephant headdresses created in Swarovski crystal fabric. Namaste Elephant headdress worn by Richard Hawkes, at the time CEO of the British Asian Trust Meeting with Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall
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An absolutely fantastic evening surrounded by all the beautiful and magnificent creatures…
A Colony of Bats – 2016
10 Black bat masks created utilising atelier materials including silks, laces, leathers, sequins, silk velvets over a metal constructed frame
Elephantas -2013
4 Elephant headdresses created in Nappa leather adorned with silk brocade with coordinating bespoke tailored jackets
