Vibrant Peacock Kalamkari Handpainted Standing Square 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 pattern does this square lamp carry?
Round flowers in orange, pink and blue sit within outlined foliage, ringed by crisp black line-work on a cream ground. A black patterned band with yellow lines runs along the top and the base. The overall look is light and graphic, with plenty of cream showing between the motifs.
Does it look good when it is switched off?
Yes. With the cream ground, black outlines and yellow edging, it reads as a painted folk-art panel in daylight, so it holds its own on a shelf or side table through the day. At night the colours warm up and glow through the translucent leather.
Who makes it, and where?
It is handcrafted by State Award winning artist Raghavendra of Nimmalakunta in Andhra Pradesh. He works in the leather puppetry tradition of the region, designing the pattern on leather, colouring it with natural dyes and then carving and punching the holes by hand.
Is a bulb included?
The lamp comes without a bulb or bulb holder. You will need to add your own before lighting it. Once it is lit, the orange, pink and blue flowers glow through the translucent leather, framed by the black line-work.
What should I expect from a hand-painted piece?
Expect slight irregularities in colour, since every line is painted by hand. Some wear and tear during crafting is unavoidable and shows that the lamp was made the traditional way, with natural materials and hand tools rather than by machine.
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