Andhra Pradesh Leather Puppetry Floral Elephant Decorative Showpiece Lamp Pattamadai Pai this sustainable craft reflects the

this sustainable craft reflects the region’s harmonious relationship with nature and showcases the creativity and skill of its artisan communities

which is then applied to the pottery before firing in a kiln

home décor and jewellery

making each piece a true work of art

Andhra Pradesh Leather Puppetry Floral Elephant Decorative Showpiece Lamp Pattamadai Pai this sustainable craft reflects theAndhra 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