Andhra Pradesh Leather Puppetry Floral Printed Decorative Showpiece Lamp (Set of 2) Maddalam of Palakkad There are no machines used

There are no machines used in its production

It is a form of needlework that involves the use of a single thread for the entire embroidery

Aranmula Kannadi's reflection is due to the nature of the metal surface and the way it's polished

flower vases

Andhra Pradesh Leather Puppetry Floral Printed Decorative Showpiece Lamp (Set of 2) Maddalam of Palakkad There are no machines usedAndhra Pradesh leather puppetry, or "Tholu Bommalata," is a traditional shadow puppetry art form over 2000 years old. Made from goat hide, puppets are intricately designed and painted, then used to project shadows on a lit screen. Performances typically depict scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata, narrated with music and dialogue in Telugu. Despite facing challenges from modern entertainment and declining artisan numbers, efforts are underway to