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Beaming Fish Kalamkari Handpainted Standing Square Leather Lamp -9 Inch

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SKU: LLRR009

Artist: State Awardee Raghavendra of Nimmalakunta, Andhra Pradesh.

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A Ray of Positivity: The Beaming Fish Lamp


Light up your world with the cheerful energy of the Beaming Fish Handpainted Leather Lamp. Standing at a neat 9 inches, this lamp lives up to its name by casting a "beaming," radiant glow that instantly uplifts the mood. The playful fish motifs are painted in bright, optimistic colors that seem to swim in the light, making this piece a perfect symbol of abundance and joy for any small corner of your home.



The Craft: Tholu Bommalata by a Master


This lamp is a genuine piece of Tholu Bommalata (Leather Shadow Art), skilfully handcrafted by State Awardee Artist Raghavendra.



The process begins with treating ethically sourced goat leather to make it translucent like parchment. The artist then uses traditional bamboo nibs to hand-paint the intricate fish designs using natural vegetal dyes. When the lamp is switched on, the light filters through the leather, illuminating the artwork with a warm, stained-glass effect.



Styling: The Happy Corner


The compact 9-inch size makes this lamp a versatile addition to various settings:




  • The Study Table: Its warm, non-glaring light is perfect for a desk, adding a touch of artistic inspiration to your work or study sessions.


  • The Gift of Light: A meaningful and unique gift for housewarmings or festivals, symbolizing the wish for "beaming" happiness in the recipient's home.


  • The Dark Nook: Ideally sized to brighten up dark shelves or small bedside tables without taking up too much space.



Product Specifications




  • Material: Translucent Goat Leather & Metal Frame


  • Craft: Tholu Bommalata (Handpainted Leather)


  • Artist: State Awardee Raghavendra


  • Dimensions: Height: 9 Inches | Shape: Square


  • Design: Beaming Fish (Cheerful Aquatic Art)


  • Electricals: Comes with a standard wire and bulb holder (Bulb not included). Recommended: Warm White LED (3W-5W).



Care Instructions




  • Cleaning: Wipe gently with a dry, soft cloth. Never use water or damp cloth as leather absorbs moisture and can lose its shape.


  • Placement: Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent the hand-painted natural dyes from fading.


  • Bulb: Use LED bulbs only to ensure the leather remains cool and safe.



Handmade Note: Since this lamp is hand-painted by a master artisan, you may notice unique variations in the pattern or color strokes. These are not defects but the beautiful evidence of genuine handcrafted art.

Specifications +
Fabric / MaterialLeather
Craft / TechniqueLeather Hand Painting
ColourWhite
Origin / ClusterNimmalakunta
Craft & Story +
This translucent leather painting art form from Andhra Pradesh is used to make puppets for the popular shadow-puppet theatre tradition of Andhra Pradesh -β€˜Tholu Bommalata’- literally meaning β€œthe dance of leather dolls’. An ancient practice, wandering entertainers have for centuries disseminated the knowledge of Hindu epics and local folk tales to the remotest corners of the region, through this art form and tradition.

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 Beaming Fish lamp?

A playful fish with black-and-white stripes and a blue-green face swims below a round flower, painted on a cream ground. Red dotted and striped bands frame the top and base, giving the light-coloured design a cheerful edge.

What does the fish motif stand for?

The fish is painted as a symbol of abundance and joy. It brings a lighthearted, happy note to a small corner of the home, and with its cream ground, the lamp stays light and easy to place.

Can it sit on a study table?

Yes. It is a compact 9-inch square lamp, and its warm, non-glaring light suits a desk or study table. It also fits small bedside tables and dark shelves without taking up much space.

Is it a good gift?

Yes, a meaningful one. The fish is painted as a symbol of abundance and joy, so the lamp carries a wish for happiness in the recipient's home, and the craft behind it, the leather shadow art of Andhra Pradesh, gives it a story worth sharing.

How is the leather prepared and painted?

Ethically sourced goat leather is treated until it becomes translucent like parchment. State Awardee Raghavendra then hand-paints the fish design with traditional bamboo nibs and natural vegetal dyes. When the lamp is on, the light filters through and the art glows like stained glass.

Is each piece the same?

Not exactly. Every lamp is painted by hand with bamboo nibs and natural vegetal dyes, so the lines and shades vary slightly from one piece to another. That is part of what makes it a handmade lamp.

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