Andhra Pradesh Leather Puppetry Ganesha Printed Decorative Showpiece Lamp Kashmir Walnut Wood Carving achieved through pure colors or

achieved through pure colors or blends of different yarns

The toys are often adorned with vibrant colors and detailed motifs

These handcrafted treasures continue to be cherished for their beauty

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

many owners of homes and commercial establishments look for cravings that are made in attractive stones like Durgi for placing in their homes and commercial establishments as a symbol of beauty

Andhra Pradesh Leather Puppetry Ganesha Printed Decorative Showpiece Lamp Kashmir Walnut Wood Carving achieved through pure colors orAndhra 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