Beaming Peacock Kalamkari Handpainted Standing Round Leather Lamp -9 Inch
Artist: State Awardee Raghavendra of Nimmalakunta, Andhra Pradesh.
Material: Leather
Work: Kalamkari Hand painted perforation
The Photograph is of 9 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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How does the peacock look on this lamp?
A bold blue peacock with a striped tail stands among big green and pink flowers on an orange ground. Green and red patterned bands run around the base. The motifs are large and bright, so the bird is the clear focus of the shade.
What kind of light does it give?
When lit, the orange ground warms into a glowing amber and the blue peacock and the flowers shine through the translucent leather. The hand-punched holes along the design add small points of light. It gives a soft, colourful glow for mood lighting rather than bright task light.
How did this leather art begin?
It grew out of Tholu Bommalata, the shadow-puppet theatre of Andhra Pradesh. For centuries, wandering performers told stories from the Hindu epics and local folk tales with painted leather puppets held against a lit screen. Artisans now use the same craft to make lamps, lampshades and wall pieces.
Where can I place a 9-inch lamp?
At 9 inches it fits on a bedside table, a study desk, a window sill or a bookshelf. It is also easy to group with a plant or a few books on a console, where it adds a pop of colour by day and a soft glow at night.
Does it arrive ready to switch on?
No. It does not come with a bulb or bulb holder. You receive the painted leather lamp on its iron frame and fit the bulb and holder yourself. Once it is fitted and lit, the blue peacock and flowers glow through the leather.
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