This 'Piggy Collective' is a functional piggy bank handmade & hand-painted from scratch by skilled artisans. It is a beautiful element of décor & functionality to have in your home. With the origions of piggy bank, your children would be able to learn the value of money and its importance in regards to saving.FEATURES: - Handmade & Hand-Painted in India by Artisans- Inspired by the origins of piggy banks as they were made to save spare coins in the 18th century & resembled a pig-shaped jar. The idea was that saving small amounts of money, like feeding a pig, would eventually lead to a larger sum.- Depicts a functional piggy bank in shape of a pig hand-painted in yellow color with details such as eyes, mouth and nose. An elephant motifs has also been hand-painted on the body of pig.- Ideal to store paper money and coins.- Can also be used as a table decorative showpiece.- Ideal to be used as a gifting option for housewarming parties or festive seasons.- Ideal gift for children to promote money saving habit.- Comes with a narrow slit at the top to slid in paper money & coins.- Pigs were chosen as a symbol of savings because they were associated with abundance and thriftiness.ART TYPE: Handmade & Hand-Painted In Form Of Piggy Bank With Elephant Motifs MATERIAL: TerracottaDIMENSIONS: (L * W * H) = (7.1 * 4.7 * 4.4) InchCOLOUR: YellowWEIGHT: 583 gramsPACKAGE CONTENT: 1 Piggy BankCARE INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Handle with care.2. Clean with a soft damp cloth only.3. After using a damp cloth, let the product dry completely before using.4. Avoid using any abrasive material on the terracotta.NOTE: - As this product is handmade there might be a slight color, shape or design variation, which is natural and hence makes the product unique.- Comes with a narrow slit at the top.- Has 4 legs for support.