Andhra Pradesh Leather Puppetry Floral Ganesha With Flute Decorative Showpiece Lamp Apparel using a traditional set of

using a traditional set of tools

The process of making this unique handicraft is as intriguing as the pottery itself

Mirzapur handmade dari is known for its long life

Clay horses were offered to the village deities once wishes were fulfilled

Andhra Pradesh Leather Puppetry Floral Ganesha With Flute Decorative Showpiece Lamp Apparel using a traditional set ofAndhra 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