{"product_id":"lamps-34","title":"Leather Puppetry - Lamps","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"874\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"9\"\u003eLamps\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"36\"\u003eKhande Sreenivasulu\u003c\/strong\u003e presents a compact folk art lighting object crafted as a tapered leather shade supported on short metal legs. The form is structured to create visual stability while allowing light to diffuse evenly through the painted surface. Hand-painted motifs featuring a stylized bird are arranged in flowing, curvilinear patterns that wrap around the shade, establishing continuity and rhythmic movement. The surface detailing combines fine line work with filled decorative elements, maintaining clarity despite the density of patterning. The proportion between height and base ensures balance, while the lightweight construction allows the lamp to function as both a utility object and a display piece. The craftsmanship emphasizes precision in painting and careful shaping of the leather, resulting in a visually coherent and well-resolved form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eLeather puppetry\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional art form practiced in southern India, known for its narrative imagery and intricate surface decoration. In the Tholu Bommalata tradition, artisans use processed goat leather painted with vegetable colors to create translucent forms that interact with light. The craft involves careful cutting, hand painting, and assembly, reflecting storytelling traditions, regional aesthetics, and generations of skilled workmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meri Katha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52218657210687,"sku":"KS55","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/6727\/7631\/files\/KS_55a_dcec50a5-c6c9-41d2-b436-543e275ba46f.webp?v=1771222614","url":"https:\/\/merikatha.com\/products\/lamps-34","provider":"Meri Katha ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}