12" Raja Rani Tholu Bommalata Shadow Puppets (set of 2)

Dimensions

Puppets - Approx. 12” height

Material

Puppet - Goat leather

Weight

Puppets - Negligible 

Product Description

12-inch hand-painted tholu bommalata leather shadow puppets of Raja Raani. Sold as a set. 

The puppets have joints at the waist, shoulders, elbows, wrists and ankles, so you can place it in a number of poses. They are flat and translucent, allowing light to shine through and make the colours glow. They are painted on both sides, so you can place them facing either direction.

Being hand painted, this product is unique in itself, and its tiny imperfections are what make it special.

Please note: The actual colors may vary based on the screen resolution of your device. As per our experience, viewing the products on the desktop is usually more true to the actual colors.

About Tholu Bommalata

Tholu bommalata roughly translates to 'dance of the leather puppets', and is a centuries-old form of shadow puppet theatre from the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Tholu bommalata puppeteers mainly reenact stories from the Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabharata, and usually perform through the night.

How to Display

A great way to display this product would be by framing it between two acrylic or glass sheets and placing it in front of a light source (like a window or lamp). This will make its bold lines and vibrant colours come to life.

Instructions for Care

• Wipe only using a clean soft cloth.
• For décor purposes only.

Timelines for Dispatch

1 to 2 working days from date of payment.

Delivery Date

3 to 7 days from date of dispatch.

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