Description
Miniature puppets that can be used as an accent decor and see the play of light or use them as bookmarks. Handcrafted in the traditional art of Tholu Bommalata with a contemporary narrative. Leather shadow puppetry of Andhra Pradesh locally known as Tholu Bommalata, (Tholu – leather, Bommalata – puppet dance) is a 2000 year old craft and is one of the oldest form of performing arts. The leather puppets, because of their transparency glow like jewels against light. Care Instructions: Do not use them in open outdoors. Excess heat or water exposure may spoil the look. Use indoors and it will last a lifetime. Clean with a dry cloth.
Description
Miniature puppets that can be used as an accent decor and see the play of light or use them as bookmarks. Handcrafted in the traditional art of Tholu Bommalata with a contemporary narrative. Leather shadow puppetry of Andhra Pradesh locally known as Tholu Bommalata, (Tholu – leather, Bommalata – puppet dance) is a 2000 year old craft and is one of the oldest form of performing arts. The leather puppets, because of their transparency glow like jewels against light. Care Instructions: Do not use them in open outdoors. Excess heat or water exposure may spoil the look. Use indoors and it will last a lifetime. Clean with a dry cloth.