Kinetic Radha Krishna 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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How are Radha and Krishna shown on this lamp?
Two standing figures in jewelled dress are painted on cream panels, one holding a flute, with small tufts of grass at their feet. Red patterned bands run along the top and base. The figures are large and detailed, and their blues, teals and pinks glow when the lamp is lit.
Where do these mythological designs come from?
Tholu Bommalata artisans have long drawn on the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and other Hindu stories, since the puppets were made to tell those tales. Many lampshades in this craft are still based on mythological figures, so a Radha Krishna scene sits right within the tradition.
Where does it sit well at home?
The 9-inch size suits a prayer corner, a bedside table or a living-room shelf. Its soft glow and devotional figures make it a calm evening light for a quiet space, and it also works as a small art piece on a console when it is switched off.
Do I need to buy a bulb separately?
Yes. The lamp comes without a bulb or bulb holder, so you will need to fit both yourself. Once lit, the two painted figures and the red patterned bands glow softly through the translucent leather.
Will the colours be exactly even?
Not perfectly. The lamp is handcrafted by artist Raghavendra with natural dyes, so slight irregularities in colour are expected. Some wear and tear during the hand carving and painting is unavoidable, and it shows the piece is genuinely handmade.
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