Hand-Painted Leather Lamp with Tree of Life and Colorful Birds
The Tree Life Leather Puppetry Lamp is a magnificent example of India’s oldest folk art tradition. Known as Tholu Bommalata, this art comes from Andhra Pradesh and parts of Telangana and Karnataka. It involves intricate shadow puppetry crafted from translucent leather. The puppets used in this craft narrate timeless stories from epics like the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Puranas.
This hand-painted tree of life leather lamp perfectly captures the essence of this traditional art form. Every colorful bird leather lamp motif reflects harmony and balance in life, depicted with vivid feathers and detailed leaf patterns. These captivating designs transform ordinary lighting into a cultural treasure.
Craftsmanship of the Tree Life Leather Puppetry Lamp
Each Tree Life Leather Puppetry Lamp is crafted with care using treated goat or deer leather. The leather is processed to become translucent, allowing light to shine through beautifully. Skilled artisans hand-paint the lamps using natural dyes that create a lasting vibrancy and enchanting glow when lit.
The leather puppetry bed lamps are carefully decorated with intricate perforations. These designs permit warm light to filter through, creating a magical interplay of colors and shadows. This artisan leather home lighting adds a unique aesthetic charm to any space.
The decorative tree of life lamp design, combined with colorful bird leather lamp elements, brings living spaces to life. Its craftsmanship highlights the timeless beauty of traditional Indian leather lamps blended with artistic expression.
History and Cultural Significance of the Traditional Indian Leather Lamp
This ancient art form dates back to the 3rd century BCE. It thrived under the support of temple traditions and royal patronage. Beyond entertainment, the Tree Life Leather Puppetry Lamp carries messages of education, moral stories, and spiritual teachings to rural communities.
Traditional performances included live music, the use of folk instruments, and narrations in local dialects that created immersive storytelling environments. These lively events fostered community bonding and maintained shared cultural values through the art form.
Features of the Tree Life Leather Puppetry Lamps
- Made from translucent, treated goat or deer leather
- Hand-painted using natural dyes for rich, lasting color
- Intricate perforations and detailed motifs create dynamic light effects
- Represents epic tales through shadow puppetry designs
- Decorative tree of life lamp combining traditional and artistic styles
Each hand-painted leather bed lamp reflects distinct regional influences and artistic styles. These leather puppetry bed lamps are not simply functional lighting but cultural artifacts. They blend folk artistry with functional décor for a truly unique piece.
Modern Adaptations and Preservation of Leather Puppetry Bed Lamps
Andhra Pradesh Leather Puppetry has earned the Geographical Indication (GI) tag to safeguard its cultural authenticity. Artisan families continue to preserve this precious craft by adapting it for contemporary use.
The Life of Tree Leather Puppetry Lamps are a prominent example of modernization within tradition. It brings the charm of this ancient shadow puppetry into present-day homes as artisan leather home lighting. This melding of old and new enriches décor with warmth and cultural significance.
Collectors highly value these hand-painted tree of life leather lamps for both their heritage and artistic beauty. They symbolize a living connection to traditional Indian craftsmanship and storytelling.
Why Choose the Tree Life Leather Puppetry Lamps?
Choosing this decorative tree of life lamp means welcoming a handcrafted story into your home. The colorful bird leather lamp motifs evoke themes of life, freedom, and harmony, adding artistry and tradition to your surroundings.
This lamp is ideal for those who appreciate authentic, handmade décor and wish to celebrate India’s rich cultural heritage. By combining fine hand-painting with traditional leatherwork, it creates a lighting experience unmatched by mass-produced lamps.
In all, the Tree Life Leather Puppetry Lamps goes beyond lighting—it acts as a cultural symbol. Its detailed leatherwork and vivid bird designs beautifully reflect the vibrant soul of Indian folk art.
| Art Work | Leather Puppetry Artwork |
| Period of Practice | 3 th Centuary |
| Artist Name | Shiva |
| Colour | Multicolor and Floral |
| Dimensions (H * W * L) | 13 in6 in3.5 in |
| Decoration Material | Leather |
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| GI Tagged Info | Application No. 107 |
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| Country Of Origin | India |
| Region | Anantapur |
| Weight | 288 g |
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