Vibrant Flower Kalamkari Handpainted Wall Mount Leather Lamp -8.5 Inch
Artist: State Awardee Raghavendra of Nimmalakunta, Andhra Pradesh.
Material: Leather
Work: Kalamkari Hand painted perforation
The Photograph is of 8.5 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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What is painted on the Vibrant Flower wall lamp?
Fine black floral linework spreads around a central veined leaf, set on a light cream ground. Blue bands with ringed detailing run along the rim and the base, giving the drawing a crisp frame. The overall look is light and airy, with the line drawing doing most of the work.
What kind of room does it suit?
The palette is cream, black and blue, which reads cool and fresh. It sits comfortably on white or pale grey walls, beside indigo or blue textiles, or with plain wooden furniture. At 8.5 inches, it is a modest size for a passage, a reading corner or the wall beside a bed.
What is Tholu Bommalata?
Tholu Bommalata is the leather puppet theatre of Andhra Pradesh, an ancient folk art in which hand-painted leather puppets are used over lighted screens to narrate a story. Epics such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata inspire the artisans, and the same craft of painting and piercing leather is used to make lamps like this one.
Is a bulb included?
No, this wall lamp comes without a bulb or bulb holder. It is the painted and perforated leather piece, so plan for your own fitting before putting it up. Once lit, light passes through the translucent leather and the pierced pattern.
Will there be any marks on the leather?
Possibly. Some wear and tear is unavoidable while the leather is carved, painted and perforated by hand, and it shows that the piece is genuinely handmade. Colours can also have slight irregularities, since they are applied by hand with natural dyes.
How are the holes in the leather made?
The perforations are made by hand with a chisel called a pogaru, following the painted design. This piercing is what makes the pattern come alive when the lamp is on, as light comes through both the translucent leather and the tiny openings.
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