Idyllic Peacock 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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How is the Idyllic Peacock design laid out?
It is painted in panels: one carries a peacock, the other a paisley filled with flowers, each framed in black on a cream ground. Fine patterned bands run along the rim and base, giving the lamp a clean, drawn look.
What happens to the design when the lamp is lit?
The leather is translucent and perforated along the painted lines, so light passes through both the leather and the tiny holes. On a cream ground like this, the black outlines of the peacock and paisley stay clear against the glow.
Is the painting done by hand?
Yes. The design is hand-painted on leather by State Awardee Raghavendra of Nimmalakunta, Andhra Pradesh, and then perforated along the images. The holes are made with a traditional chisel called a pogaru, which is what lets the pattern show up in points of light.
Would it make a good gift?
It makes a thoughtful home-decor gift, especially for someone who likes Indian crafts. The peacock and paisley design is easy to place in most rooms, and it comes with the story of Andhra's leather puppet tradition behind it.
What do I need to light it?
The lamp comes without a bulb or a bulb holder, so you will need to arrange both separately. Once your own fitting is in place, light passes through the translucent leather and the perforations, and the painted peacock and paisley are ready to glow.
Which size is pictured?
The pictured lamp is the 8.5-inch option, which is the size you are buying. Because each piece is painted by hand with natural dye colours, small irregularities in colour from one lamp to the next are normal.
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