Vivid Flower Kalamkari Handpaited Leather Lamp Shade (11X9 Inch)
Artist: State Awardee Raghavendra of Nimmalakunta, Andhra Pradesh.
Material: Leather
Work: Kalamkari Hand painted perforation
The Photograph is of 11X9 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 Vivid Flower shade?
Large round flowers in green and pink, with blue and yellow touches, burst across a red and orange ground, joined by curling scrolls. Striped red bands frame the top and the hem. The flowers are big and placed with space around them, so each one stands out.
Is the red too strong for my room?
It is a bold shade and works best as a statement. Against white, beige or grey walls, the red gives the room a clear focal point. In a room already full of warm colour, it blends in as part of the mix, and the green and pink flowers soften it a little.
Will I need a separate bulb?
Yes. The shade comes without a bulb or bulb holder, so you will need your own fitting. The piece itself is the painted and perforated leather work, handcrafted by Raghavendra in Nimmalakunta, Andhra Pradesh.
How is the leather perforated?
Small holes are punched by hand with a chisel called a pogaru, worked into the painted patterns. When the lamp is on, light shows through these openings and through the translucent leather, giving the flowers added detail.
Are the dyes natural?
Yes, the colours are natural dyes, applied by hand. That is why slight irregularities in colour are possible and each shade is a little different. Some wear from the crafting process is also part of a handmade piece.
Is it suitable as a gift?
Yes, it is a lively gift for someone who collects Indian folk art. It carries the story of the leather-puppet craft of Andhra Pradesh and is made by a State Award-winning artist. Keep in mind the bulb and holder are separate.
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