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Size
Length - 13 cm, Width - 7 cm.
Weight
5 grams (approximately).
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Multicolor tholu bommalata leather puppet fridge magnet is made by master artist Sindhe Siva from Nimmalakunta, a village in Andhra Pradesh known for its traditional shadow puppetry style. This piece is handpainted on leather using techniques that have been followed in the region for generations. This magnet adds a touch of art and character to your home decor.
Tholu Bommalata is the shadow puppet theatre tradition of the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. Tholu bommalata literally means "the dance of leather puppets" (tholu – "leather" and bommalata – "puppet dance") is a 2000 year old craft and is one of the oldest form of performing arts.. The traditional process of crafting shadow puppets requires 30-40 days, from the procurement of leather to the completion of the product. The leather puppets, because of their transparency and jewel like glow, are most popular. The puppets are mounted in the middle on a palm stem, extended to form a handle used to move the body of the puppet. The puppets are painted with hands using natural and poster colours. But apart from the translucency and vivid colours, what gives these puppets their brilliance, is the perforated designs drawn on the characters to depict jewellery. Once surrounded by colour and viewed against the light, they look like glowing jewels.
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Leather puppetry is a hallmark of Andhra Pradesh's arts and crafts. This form of craft is inseparable from the traditional folk and cultural expression of the state. This form of shadow puppet theatre, also known as Tollubommalu, is popular in some parts of Andhra Pradesh.
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Leather Puppetry
Leather puppetry is a hallmark of Andhra Pradesh's arts and crafts. This form of craft is inseparable from the traditional folk and cultural expression of the state. This form of shadow puppet theatre, also known as Tollubommalu, is popular in some parts of Andhra Pradesh.
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What is Leather Puppetry?
Leather Puppetry (Tholu Bommalata) comes from Andhra Pradesh. Large translucent leather puppets are carved from goatskin, dyed with natural colors, and articulated with joints. They cast colored shadows during nighttime performances.
How is Leather Puppetry made?
Artisans select goatskin, remove hair, treat it until translucent, cut puppet shapes, make perforations for light transmission, and paint with natural dyes. Bamboo sticks attached at joints allow the puppeteer to animate the figure.
How can I tell this is genuinely handmade?
Look for minor variations in shape, color, or pattern. Machine-made products look perfectly uniform. Handmade Digital Print pieces carry the maker's touch in every small detail.
Why does each piece look slightly different?
Every piece is made by hand, one at a time. Slight differences in material, pressure, and technique make each one unique. That's what separates handcraft from factory output.
How do I care for Leather Puppetry products?
Handle gently. Keep dry and clean. Specific care depends on the material. check the product page. Most pieces stay in excellent condition with regular dusting and gentle handling.
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