Melodic Flower Kalamkari Handpainted Standing Round Leather Lamp -9 Inch
A Symphony of Light: The Melodic Flower Lamp Create a harmonious atmosphere in your home with the... Read more
A Symphony of Light: The Melodic Flower Lamp
Create a harmonious atmosphere in your home with the Melodic Flower Handpainted Leather Lamp. This 9-inch round lamp stands out with its cylindrical shape, allowing the intricate floral patterns to wrap seamlessly around the light source like a visual melody. The "Melodic" design features flowing vines and blooms that create a sense of rhythm and balance, casting a warm, even glow in all directions.
The Craft: Tholu Bommalata by a Master
This piece is a testament to the skill of State Awardee Artist Raghavendra, a master of Tholu Bommalata (Leather Shadow Art).
The artisan treats ethically sourced goat leather to achieve a translucent, parchment-like quality. He then uses traditional bamboo pens to hand-paint the floral motifs with natural vegetal dyes. When lit, the lamp transforms into a glowing cylinder of art, showcasing the vibrant colors and delicate brushwork typical of this ancient Andhra craft.
Styling: The Soft Curve
The round, cylindrical shape of this 9-inch lamp offers unique styling advantages:
The 360-Degree View: Unlike flat lamps, this round lamp looks beautiful from every angle, making it perfect for central coffee tables or open shelving.
The Softening Element: The curved silhouette contrasts beautifully with sharp-edged furniture, adding a touch of softness to modern, angular rooms.
The Bedside Harmony: Its compact footprint and soothing, diffused light make it an ideal lamp for winding down before sleep.
Product Specifications
Material: Translucent Goat Leather & Metal Frame
Craft: Tholu Bommalata (Handpainted Leather)
Artist: State Awardee Raghavendra
Dimensions: Height: 9 Inches | Shape: Round (Cylindrical)
Design: Melodic Flower (Continuous Floral Art)
Electricals: Comes with a standard wire and bulb holder (Bulb not included). Recommended: Warm White LED (3W-5W).
Care Instructions
Cleaning: Wipe gently with a dry, soft cloth. Never use water or damp cloth as leather absorbs moisture and can warp.
Placement: Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent the hand-painted colors from fading.
Bulb: Use LED bulbs only to ensure the leather remains cool and safe.
Handmade Note: Since this lamp is hand-painted by a master artisan, you may notice unique variations in the floral detailing or color strokes. These are not defects but the beautiful evidence of genuine handcrafted art.
The raw materials used are Goat hide and sheepskin and the colours used are derived from vegetables dyes. Creating small holes inside the decorative patterns enhances the attraction of the items, which is done using a pogaru (chisel). The painted piece is dried in sunlight over two to three days. Hindu epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata inspire artisans to create these beautiful items in a wide range of shapes, sizes and utility varying from paintings to lamp shades or puppets as a vibrant and unique work of art to liven up a wall or a corner. Lampshades are created using a mould and most of them are based on mythological figures.
Exchange: *Easy exchange is available within 3 days of receiving the product.
*No exchanges on home decor items.
*Unboxing video is required.
Return: *Only for damaged/wrong products.
*Unboxing video required.
Learn More
This is a theatre art form where beautifully hand painted leather puppets or dolls are used over lighted screens to narrate a story.
Where does tholu bommalata come from ?
This art form is popular in the state of Andhra Pradesh reflecting the state's rich tradition.
What are the tholu lamps made of ?
As the name suggests, “tholu” means leather. These lamps are made with goat leather that are stretched over metal frames. The translucent nature of the leather allows lights to pass through resulting in a spectacular effect.
Are the lamps hand painted ?
The tholu lamps are meticulously hand painted by traditionally trained artisans. The leather is later perforated along the painted images to enhance the effect of the light.
Are your lamps sourced from traditional artisans ?
Tholu lamps are native to the state of Andhra Pradesh and have been recognized with the geographical indication tags indicating their geographical origin and the associated reputation that comes with it. All our lamps are sourced directly from the craftsmen and artisans who have been indulged in this art form for years together.
What are the different types of leather lamps you sell ?
We bring to you our curated collection of wall lamps, table lamps, lamp shades, floor lamps and hanging lamps in tholu / leather.
