Tholu bommalata

From Andhra Pradesh: Figure of Tholu Bommalata, or shadow theatre. early 20th Century. Made of suede or goat skin, which was cut, sewn, and painted. H: 71 cm. W: 97 cm. "Shadow figure mounted on a wand representing Sita sheltered under a tree with green foliage where a parrot perches. She sits on a four-legged throne. Monkey, deer and crocodile on one side; elephant on the other side. The figures of shadow theatre are called 'Giants of Andhra Pradesh' " Musée du Quai Branly

The lamps were designed using the origami technique of folding, keeping the traditional design in mind. Craft used were shadow puppetry of Andhra Pradesh.

Leather art is been practiced from ages and it involves technique and understanding of the medium, in this workshop you get the opportunity to learn from the masters of the leather art. You will be given all the equipment to create your own leather art, under the guidance of the leather artisans of Telangana.

Tholu Bommalata tradition of shadow puppetry dates back to 12th century Andhra Pradesh; in Telugu, tholu is hide or leather and bommalata means 'dance of the

Ptah | Art•Craft•Workshops on Instagram: “The Tholu Bommalata art form is wrapped in mystery and mythology. The rural artisans who masterfully spin these designs have been handed…”

We are no more than a moving row of magic shadow-shapes that come and go round with sun-illumined lantern held in midnight by the Master of the Show. —From the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam (12th centur…

Handpainted Tholu Bommalata Leather Table & Wall Hanging Lamps