Misty Ganesh Kalamkari Handpainted Standing Round Leather Lamp -26 Inch
Artist: State Awardee Raghavendra of Nimmalakunta, Andhra Pradesh.
Material: Leather
Work: Kalamkari Hand painted perforation
The Photograph is of 26 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 Misty Ganesh lamp depict?
A seated Ganesha under a draped canopy, topped with a fan-shaped crest, painted on a cream ground with orange, red, green, blue and yellow. Red dotted bands frame the top and base, and the figure is placed as the clear centre of the design.
Where should a 26-inch lamp go?
At 26 inches it is tall enough to stand on the floor beside a puja unit, at an entrance or in a living-room corner. It also works on a low table or wide console, where the Ganesha figure sits closer to eye level.
Are deity figures common in this craft?
Yes. Leather painters of Andhra Pradesh have long drawn on Hindu epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, and most lampshades in this craft are based on mythological figures. This lamp follows that tradition with Ganesha as its subject.
What do I need to light it?
A bulb holder and a bulb, since the lamp comes without either. Arrange both separately before you set it up. The pictured lamp is the 26-inch size, which is the size you are buying.
Who has made it?
State Awardee Raghavendra of Nimmalakunta, Andhra Pradesh. The lamp is handcrafted the traditional way, with natural materials, natural dye colours and an iron frame, and the design is carved and holed with traditional tools.
Will there be small variations?
Yes, a little. Because it is hand-painted with natural dyes, slight irregularities in colour are normal. Some wear and tear during crafting is also unavoidable and attests to the authenticity of the piece.
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