– Tigers are symbol of strength, royalty, and regal power in ancient Indian texts and mythology
– Tiger motifs have been popular in fashion and accessories, with examples like tiger-designed jeans and tiger-inspired jewelry
– The tiger has been honored in various art forms, including a necklace made in Tamil Nadu and a tiger-themed lighter from Zippo
– Celebrities like Zendaya have worn tiger-inspired fashion pieces
– Tiger rugs were valuable possessions during the Qing dynasty in China, symbolizing the taming of ego in Buddhist philosophy
– Roberto Cavalli unveiled tiger-inspired dresses to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Tiger in 2022
– Xu Bing created an art installation at LACMA using 500,000 cigarettes to form a tiger rug, as part of his research on tobacco and global trade.