In the villages of Nimmalakunta in Andhra Pradesh, master artisans have kept alive the ancient shadow puppetry craft of Tholu Bommalata ("the dance of leather puppets") for over two millennia.
Translucent Parchment & Pierced Filigree
Crafted from treated, translucent goat leather, puppets are hand-punched with thousands of pinpoint perforations and painted with glowing mineral dyes. When illuminated from behind with warm lamps, the vibrant colors shine through with celestial radiance.
Today, this heritage art has gracefully adapted into statement home décor — including conical table lamps, glowing wall panels, and narrative room dividers.