Quaint Peacock Kalamkari Handpainted Wall Mount Leather Lamp -5.5 Inch
Artist: State Awardee Raghavendra of Nimmalakunta, Andhra Pradesh.
Material: Leather
Work: Kalamkari Hand painted perforation
The Photograph is of 5.5 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 shown on the Quaint Peacock lamp?
A pair of peacocks with long scrolling tails, painted in orange, teal, pink and green on a red-orange ground. Red and white striped bands at the rim and base frame the birds, and the teal gives a cool note against the warm background.
Does the design show when the lamp is off?
Yes. Switched off, it reads as a hand-painted leather artwork with bright peacocks on a warm ground. Switched on, light comes through the translucent leather and the perforated lines, and the whole painting glows.
What inspires these designs?
Leather painters of Andhra Pradesh draw on Hindu epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, and for centuries the craft carried these and local folk tales across the region. This lamp uses the same painted leather, bold outlines and perforation.
Is a bulb included?
No. The lamp comes without a bulb or a bulb holder, so you will need to get both separately before lighting it. The piece itself is the hand-painted, perforated leather lamp with its pair of peacocks, made in Nimmalakunta.
Who has made it?
State Awardee Raghavendra of Nimmalakunta, Andhra Pradesh. The lamp is made the traditional way, with natural materials, natural dye colours, an iron frame and traditional tools for the carving, holing and painting.
Is it a nice gift?
Yes, a compact peacock lamp makes a warm thank-you or a gift for someone who enjoys handmade decor. It is small enough to fit almost any wall, and it carries the story of Andhra's leather puppet craft with it.
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