Andhra Pradesh Leather Puppetry Floral Decorative Showpiece Lamp Blue Pottery of Jaipur which is used in the

which is used in the Purulia district of West Bengal

They are light in weight as well as colorful and attractive in appearance

small holes are cut through the leather and the sheet is fixed over an iron frame to make lampshades

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

Andhra Pradesh Leather Puppetry Floral Decorative Showpiece Lamp Blue Pottery of Jaipur which is used in 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