Unique Flower 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 painted on the Unique Flower lamp?
Two bouquets of round flowers in pink, blue and yellow with green leaves, each rising from a decorated pot, set on an orange ground. Red and white striped bands finish the rim and base, framing the pair of bouquets.
Where would this lamp sit best?
The potted-flower design suits a dining area, an entrance or a bright corner of a living room. At 5.5 inches it fits small wall spaces, and its warm orange tones pair well with wood, cane and terracotta.
Why are there little holes along the design?
The painted leather is perforated by hand along the images to bring out the effect of light. The artist uses a small chisel called a pogaru, so when the lamp is lit, the bouquets show up in glowing outlines as well as colour.
Does it need any extra fittings?
Yes. The lamp comes without a bulb or a bulb holder, so you will need to buy both and use your own fitting. After that, light passes through the translucent leather and the perforations, and the two bouquets glow.
Why is this called leather puppetry art?
The same painted, translucent leather has been used for centuries in Tholu Bommalata, the shadow-puppet theatre of Andhra Pradesh, where performers told stories from the epics. Lamps like this one carry that craft into home decor.
Are colour variations normal?
Yes. The lamp is hand-painted with natural dye colours, so slight irregularities in colour are expected. Some wear and tear from the crafting process is also unavoidable and is a mark of a genuine handmade piece.
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