Andhra Leather Table Lamp - Tholu Bommalata Yellow

This traditional Andhra leather table lamp features a striking yellow base that adds a vibrant touch to any room. The lamp shade is adorned with intricate Tholu Bommalata artwork — the ancient shadow puppetry craft of Andhra Pradesh — showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the region through hand-painted figures, floral motifs, and narrative scenes.

Tholu Bommalata, meaning "leather puppet dance" in Telugu, is one of India's oldest performing art traditions. Artisans craft lampshades from translucent goat or deer leather, carefully treated and perforated with intricate patterns before being hand-painted with natural dyes. When illuminated, these lamps cast beautiful shadows and create a warm, ambient glow that transforms any space. This art form has been passed down through generations in Andhra Pradesh, preserving India's rich artistic heritage.

The Tholu Bommalata artwork on this lamp reflects the storytelling tradition of Andhra's shadow puppet theatre, featuring characters and motifs drawn from epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, rendered in bold outlines and vivid colours. The yellow base adds a cheerful, vibrant element that complements the traditional artwork, creating a perfect balance between heritage and contemporary decor.

This 16-inch lamp is ideal for larger spaces and creates a stunning focal point. The combination of the yellow base and Tholu Bommalata artwork makes it versatile enough to complement both traditional and modern interiors, adding cultural elegance and warm lighting to your home.

Perfect for living rooms and bedrooms, study rooms and home offices, hotels and boutique spaces, meaningful gifts for art and culture enthusiasts, or creating ambient lighting with cultural character. The lamp serves as both functional lighting and decorative art.

Product: Traditional Andhra Leather Table Lamp
Size: 16 inches
Base Color: Yellow
Design: Tholu Bommalata (Andhra shadow puppetry) motifs
Material: Translucent leather with hand-painted details
Craftsmanship: Handcrafted by traditional Andhra Pradesh artisans
Origin: Andhra Pradesh, India
Light: Creates warm ambient glow with shadow patterns
Use: Table lamp, decorative lighting
Care Instructions: Dust gently with a soft cloth. Keep away from moisture. Use appropriate wattage bulbs.

A magnificent piece of traditional Andhra craftsmanship that brings the living art of Tholu Bommalata and warm, cultural lighting to your space.