Unique Peacock Kalamkari Handpainted Wall Mount Leather Lamp -5.5 Inch
Artist: State Awardee Raghavendra of Nimmalakunta, Andhra Pradesh.
Material: Leather
Work: Kalamkari Hand painted perforation
The Photograph is of 5.5 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 the peacocks painted on the Unique Peacock lamp?
Two peacocks face each other, drawn with bold black outlines on a cream ground and filled in with red, with feather sprays around them. Orange, yellow and red bands run along the rim and base, adding a strip of colour above and below.
Will it suit a light-coloured room?
Yes. The cream ground keeps it light, so it blends easily with white, beige or pastel walls, while the red infill and coloured bands give it enough contrast to be noticed. It is compact at 5.5 inches.
What is Tholu Bommalata?
It is the shadow-puppet theatre of Andhra Pradesh, and the name means the dance of leather dolls. Painted leather puppets were held against lighted screens to tell stories from the epics and folk tales. This lamp is made with the same craft.
What material is it?
Leather that is hand-painted and perforated, held on an iron frame. The craft uses goat hide and sheepskin coloured with natural dyes, and the leather is translucent, which lets the painting glow when the lamp is lit.
Does it come with fittings?
It comes without a bulb or a bulb holder. You will need to arrange both separately before you can light it. Once lit, light passes through the translucent leather and the perforated lines, so the pair of peacocks shows clearly.
Can I gift it?
Yes, it makes a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys handmade decor, and the facing pair of peacocks is a sweet choice for a couple. Each piece is hand-painted, so the person receiving it gets a lamp of its own character. Remember the bulb and holder are not included.
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