Is taxidermy legal? And is it ethical to collect preserved animals? These are common and important questions.
At KALADAM, Level 1 of VELA Phuket Old Town, we invite you to look at taxidermy from another perspective — as a combination of natural history, science, craftsmanship and art.
Taxidermy is the preservation and reconstruction of an animal’s appearance after death, using knowledge of anatomy, proportion, structure and natural characteristics.
However, not every species can be legally owned, sold or transported.
Certain species are protected by national wildlife laws, while others may be regulated internationally under CITES. International movement of wildlife specimens can therefore require permits, certificates or other documentation.
Responsible collecting begins with understanding the specimen’s species, provenance, documentation and the regulations of the destination country.
Beyond the legal and ethical questions, there is also another side to taxidermy: the beauty of time being preserved.
Science and craftsmanship allow details that once belonged to a living creature to remain visible — feathers, anatomy, structure, texture and form.
For collectors, natural-history enthusiasts and those looking for distinctive objects for their homes or interiors, KALADAM presents taxidermy as more than decoration.
It is a physical story from the natural world.
International shipping is available for eligible specimens, subject to applicable laws, permits and destination-country requirements.
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