"Brightly painted skin puppets used in puppet shows tell an epic sequence, educating people and making them aware of their traditions. Puppetry is part of the cultural heritage and is performed by combining various art forms such as painting, printmaking, poetry, oral tradition, dance and music, theater, and storytelling through children. tangled. When held in front of a light source, these puppets create an animated effect, which is a traditional way of retelling divine episodes in Hindu epics. "
Rinse the goat skin thoroughly with lukewarm water and let it dry in the sun for several hours. Once completed, the artist cuts the leather according to the requirements of the product. Goat skin is transformed into translucent parchment by an elaborate process of hardening, washing, and cleaning.
It is always a good idea to keep them diverse and challenging for your prized jewellery collection or mesmerizing art collection. Playing safe and sticking to just one kind of art form is never fun. This is why you need to experiment with beautiful and one-of-a-kind Leather Puppetry jewellery and art pieces specially brought to you by iTo...
It is always a good idea to keep them diverse and challenging for your prized jewellery collection or mesmerizing art collection. Playing safe and sticking to just one kind of art form is never fun. This is why you need to experiment with beautiful and one-of-a-kind Leather Puppetry jewellery and art pieces specially brought to you by iTokri! In our fascinating collection, you´ll find everything from necklaces and earrings to even wall hangings! These leather shadow puppetry products, which originate from the beautiful state of Andhra Pradesh, don´t just bring a touch of rich folk culture into your life. They also add traditional value to your jewellery or wall hanging collection! So don’t miss out on this charming collection! Explore our beautiful Leather Puppet designs and order yours today!
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1. What is leather puppetry?
Leather Puppetry is a hallmark artform that hails from the beautiful state of Andhra Pradesh. This craft form is inseparable from the traditional folk and cultural expression, called Leather Puppetry. This beautiful form of shadow-puppet theatre is performed with leather puppets crafted out of goat or deer hide due to their transparency and ability to soak in different colours. Want to buy the best leather puppetry products online? iTokri has a fantastic collection of Leather Puppetry waiting for you to explore! Check it out and order your products today.
2. How are leather puppets made?
The process of creating these leather puppets is fascinating. Firstly, the skin/hide is washed in warm water, and then sun-dried for a few hours. Once it is dried, the artists cut the leather to the appropriate sizes, depending on the requirements. Now they undergo some process of parchment and finally, artists portray beautiful designs on the leather and give it a finished look!
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