Surreal Peacock Kalamkari Handpainted Standing Square 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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What is distinctive about the Surreal Peacock lamp?
Each face carries a peacock with a curled plume drawn in fine black outline on cream, with nothing filled in. Ringed bands sit at the top and base. The bare outline keeps the lamp light and airy, letting the drawing itself be the decoration.
How does a line-drawn design show when lit?
Light passes through the cream leather and the perforations along the outlines, so the peacocks appear as fine dark drawings over a glowing ground. It suits rooms where you want a quiet, drawn look rather than a lot of colour.
What kind of room suits it?
With its cream and black palette, it suits white or pastel bedrooms, a reading corner or a minimalist living room. At 9 inches and square in shape, it fits a bedside table, bookshelf or desk easily.
What is it made of?
Leather, hand-painted and perforated in Kalamkari work, on an iron frame. The craft uses goat hide and sheepskin with natural dyes, and the leather is translucent, which lets light come through the drawing.
Do I need to buy a bulb separately?
Yes, and a bulb holder too. The lamp comes without either, so arrange both before you set it up on its shelf or table. The pictured lamp is the 9-inch size you are buying.
Is this an authentic handmade piece?
Yes. It is handcrafted by State Awardee Raghavendra of Nimmalakunta, Andhra Pradesh, using traditional tools. Some wear and tear during crafting is unavoidable and attests to its authenticity, and slight irregularities in colour are normal.
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