Surreal Flower Kalamkari Handpaited Leather Lamp Shade (11X9 Inch)
Artist: State Awardee Raghavendra of Nimmalakunta, Andhra Pradesh.
Material: Leather
Work: Kalamkari Hand painted perforation
The Photograph is of 11X9 Inches option.
This unique leather puppetry has been handcrafted by State Award winning artist- Raghavendra and may have slight irregularities in color. Some amount of wear and tear is unavoidable during the process of crafting the product and attests to the product's authenticity. This product does not come with a bulb or bulb holder.
The Art of Leather Puppetry is an ancient folk art of Andhra Pradesh, India. The process of this art is done traditionally using naturally available material, natural dye colors as well as iron frames. This professional art is being made by artists using traditional tools with skilled workmanship, by designing the pictures and designs on leather and then dying with beautiful colors. The carving, holing and crafting as well as designing on leather give looks like living things. Will take 3-4 days to dispatch.
| Fabric / Material | Leather |
| Craft / Technique | Leather Hand Painting |
| Origin / Cluster | Nimmalakunta |
The raw materials used are Goat hide and sheepskin and the colours used are derived from vegetables dyes. Creating small holes inside the decorative patterns enhances the attraction of the items, which is done using a pogaru (chisel). The painted piece is dried in sunlight over two to three days. Hindu epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata inspire artisans to create these beautiful items in a wide range of shapes, sizes and utility varying from paintings to lamp shades or puppets as a vibrant and unique work of art to liven up a wall or a corner. Lampshades are created using a mould and most of them are based on mythological figures.
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What is painted on the Surreal Flower shade?
The shade is divided into colourful painted panels set within red borders. One panel shows a seated figure, surrounded by flowers and scrolls in blue, green, yellow and black. A narrow patterned band runs along the top and the hem, and the base of the shade is red.
Is the figure linked to the tradition?
Yes. Tholu Bommalata lamps grew out of shadow puppetry, which told stories from the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and local folk tales, and many lampshades are based on mythological figures. This shade brings a seated figure together with flowers, linking the decorative and storytelling sides of the craft.
Does the shade come with a bulb?
No, it comes without a bulb or bulb holder, so you will need to pair it with your own fitting. You are buying the hand-painted and perforated leather shade, made in Nimmalakunta, Andhra Pradesh.
What material is the shade?
It is leather, hand-painted in Kalamkari style and perforated, worked on an iron frame. The craft uses goat hide and sheepskin, with natural dye colours. The translucent leather lets light shine through the painted panels when the lamp is on.
Will it match the photo exactly?
Closely, but each shade is painted by hand with natural dyes, so slight irregularities in colour are expected. Small marks from the crafting process are also unavoidable and are a sign of genuine handwork.
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