Quaint Krishna Radha Kalamkari Handpainted Standing Round Leather Lamp -17 Inch
Artist: State Awardee Raghavendra of Nimmalakunta, Andhra Pradesh.
Material: Leather
Work: Kalamkari Hand painted perforation
The Photograph is of 17 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 does the Quaint Krishna Radha lamp show?
Krishna, painted in blue, stands with Radha in a green dress, surrounded by sprays of red flowers on a cream and orange ground. A red dotted band finishes the base. The two figures are the clear focus of the design.
Where would it suit at home?
It sits naturally in a puja room, near a home mandir or in a living room where you keep devotional art. At 17 inches, it works on a side table, console or a low shelf, and the cream ground keeps it light.
Is a figure-based design traditional for this craft?
Yes. Most lampshades in the leather painting craft of Andhra Pradesh are based on mythological figures, and the artists draw on Hindu epics for their subjects. Krishna and Radha sit comfortably within this storytelling tradition.
Does it come with electricals?
No, it comes without a bulb or a bulb holder, so you will need to arrange both separately. The pictured lamp is the 17-inch option, which is the size you are buying.
Would it make a meaningful gift?
It makes a thoughtful gift for someone setting up a puja corner or anyone who loves devotional art. It is handcrafted by State Awardee Raghavendra of Nimmalakunta, Andhra Pradesh, which adds a story to the gift.
Will mine look exactly the same?
Expect slight irregularities in colour, since every lamp is hand-painted with natural dyes. Some wear and tear from the crafting process is also unavoidable, and it attests to the piece being made by hand.
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