Poetic Flower Kalamkari Handpainted Standing Round Leather Lamp -13 Inch
Artist: State Awardee Raghavendra of Nimmalakunta, Andhra Pradesh.
Material: Leather
Work: Kalamkari Hand painted perforation
The Photograph is of 13 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 Poetic Flower lamp?
Pink and green layered flowers bloom along curling vines, with purple leaves and small touches of red, blue and yellow, all on a cream ground. A red scalloped band edges the base and a striped band finishes the top, giving the design a soft, gentle frame.
Is the colouring soft or bright?
It leans soft. Pink, green and purple on cream make a gentle, light palette that is easy to live with in a bedroom, a reading corner or a pastel-toned room. The red scalloped band at the base adds just enough warmth to ground it.
Does it come with a bulb holder?
No, there is no bulb or bulb holder with the lamp, so you will need your own fitting. The piece is the painted and perforated leather lamp, handcrafted by State Award-winning artist Raghavendra of Nimmalakunta.
Why might colours differ slightly from the photo?
The lamp is painted by hand using natural dye colours, so slight irregularities in colour are expected, and every piece has small differences. Minor marks from the crafting process are also unavoidable, and they show the lamp is genuinely handmade.
How does the light come through?
The leather is translucent, so when the lamp is on, light passes through the painted surface. The leather is also perforated along the painted design, and these small openings add points of light to the overall glow.
Can I give it as a gift?
Yes, it suits anyone who loves handmade Indian decor, and its soft palette sits easily in a bedroom or a reading corner. It comes with the story of a centuries-old shadow-puppet craft from Andhra Pradesh. Note that the bulb and holder are not included.
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