Radiant Flower Kalamkari Handpainted Standing Round 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 the design on the Radiant Flower lamp?
Cream flower medallions with fern leaves stand out against a black ground, framed by chevron and ringed bands at the top and base. The contrast is strong, so the motifs read clearly even from across the room.
How does it look lit versus unlit?
Unlit, it is a crisp black-and-cream painted piece that suits shelves and side tables. Lit, light passes through the translucent leather and the hand-punched perforations, so the cream medallions and fern leaves come forward from the dark ground.
Is it hand-painted?
Yes, it is Kalamkari hand-painted and perforated on leather by State Awardee Raghavendra of Nimmalakunta, Andhra Pradesh. Natural dye colours are used, and the leather is set on an iron frame using traditional tools and methods.
Does it include a bulb or holder?
Neither is included. This 9-inch lamp comes without a bulb or a bulb holder, so you will need to arrange both separately before you can light it up on a shelf or table.
What inspires leather lamp designs?
This painted leather art grew out of the shadow-puppet theatre that carried the Ramayana, Mahabharata and local folk tales across Andhra Pradesh. Most lampshades in the craft draw on mythological figures, while floral pieces like this one use the same outlines and perforation.
Why might there be minor marks?
A little wear and tear is unavoidable while the leather is carved, holed and painted by hand, and it attests to the piece's authenticity. Slight irregularities in colour are also normal with natural dyes.
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