Elegant 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 makes the Elegant Flower lamp stand out?
A deep blue ground carries cream flower medallions and fern leaves, finished with blue and ringed bands at the top and base. The blue gives the round shade a cool, calm look, and the cream motifs sit clearly on top.
Which decor does a blue lamp go with?
It pairs well with white walls, indigo or blue textiles, brass accents and light wood. In a warm-toned room, it adds a cool contrast. At 9 inches, it sits easily on a side table, bedside table or bookshelf.
How is it made?
The artist designs the picture on leather, colours it with natural dyes, then carves and holes it along the design with traditional tools before setting it on an iron frame. This piece is by State Awardee Raghavendra of Nimmalakunta, Andhra Pradesh.
Will the blue be exactly as pictured?
Expect slight variation. The lamp is hand-painted with natural dye colours, so slight irregularities in colour are normal, and the blue may look a shade different from the picture. Small marks from crafting are also part of a handmade piece.
Can I switch it on straight away?
Not until you add a bulb holder and a bulb. The lamp comes without either, so arrange both separately. Once fitted, light passes through the translucent leather and perforations, and the cream medallions glow against the blue.
Why is it called leather puppetry art?
The lamp uses the same translucent painted leather as Tholu Bommalata, the shadow-puppet theatre of Andhra Pradesh, where puppets were shown over lighted screens to narrate stories. The craft has since moved into lamps and other decor.
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