Andhra Pradesh Leather Puppetry Decorative Showpiece Lamp (Set of 2) Swamimalai Bronze Icons These are a special form

These are a special form of colorful wooden toys and dolls made by the artists of Channapatna which are manufactured in the town of Channapatna in the Ramnagar district of Karnataka state

Perfectly decorated and handmade

In 2011 the musical instrument got a Geographical Indication tag from the Government of India

Originating in the soul of the craft now lies in the dexterous hands of the Kumhaars or potters of Nizamabad beautifully combines utility with art

made with unaffected colors and old-aged techniques

Andhra Pradesh Leather Puppetry Decorative Showpiece Lamp (Set of 2) Swamimalai Bronze Icons These are a special formAndhra Pradesh leather puppetry, or "Tholu Bommalata," is a traditional shadow puppetry art form over 2000 years old. Made from goat hide, puppets are intricately designed and painted, then used to project shadows on a lit screen. Performances typically depict scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata, narrated with music and dialogue in Telugu. Despite facing challenges from modern entertainment and declining artisan numbers, efforts are underway to