What do the peacocks and the birds symboliza in the silk painting above?

In an article about americans working in middle eastern countries, cicy, a white journalist, is described as knowing that she should cover her hair when she leaves her house. according to this article, cicy:

& hurry! i need this done by 3: 00 pm! changes in artists' art brought about by the inventions of automobiles and trains shows that society influences what? brainliest whoever gets it correct!

Where does the wood yiri come from? i know it is somewhere in africa but a specific location, . worth 15 points hurry