Lucid Ganesh Kalamkari Handpainted Standing Round Leather Lamp -26 Inch
Artist: State Awardee Raghavendra of Nimmalakunta, Andhra Pradesh.
Material: Leather
Work: Kalamkari Hand painted perforation
The Photograph is of 26 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 Lucid Ganesh lamp?
Ganesha appears alongside a peacock, beside bold red fan arches and a blue flower, on a warm orange-red ground. Red dotted bands frame the top and base. The bright palette makes the figures read strongly on this tall shade.
How will it look in a puja room or living room?
Its warm orange and red tones suit a puja room or a living-room corner with wood, brass or earthy colours. At 26 inches, it can stand on the floor, and when lit, light passes through the leather and perforations so the figures glow.
What is Tholu Bommalata?
It is the shadow-puppet theatre of Andhra Pradesh, and the name means the dance of leather dolls. For centuries, wandering performers used painted leather puppets over lighted screens to tell stories from the epics and folk tales. This lamp is made with the same craft.
Is a bulb included?
No. The lamp comes without a bulb or a bulb holder, so you will need to arrange both separately. Plan this before choosing its spot, so that you can place it close to a power point.
How is the leather worked?
The design is hand-painted on leather with natural dye colours and then perforated along the images using a small chisel called a pogaru. The shade is formed over a mould and held on an iron frame. It is by State Awardee Raghavendra of Nimmalakunta.
Is the colour exactly as photographed?
Expect slight differences. Hand-painting with natural dyes brings small irregularities in colour, and some wear and tear during crafting is unavoidable. Both attest to the authenticity of a handmade piece like this one.
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