Puppets

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Dashavataram . A curated set of ten Tholu Bommalata leather puppets, where each character is reimagined through vibrant colours, intricate perforations, and ornate detailing—crafted to glow beautifully with light, transforming a storytelling tradition into a striking piece of...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Vamana (Height - 18 inches). Portrayed with a compact posture and ornate crown, Vamana’s figure is delicately perforated, symbolising humility while allowing the intricate jewellery to sparkle through light. Tholu Bommalata, the traditional leather shadow puppetry of Andhra...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Gokul (Height - 21 inches). Rendered in luminous blue leather, Krishna’s graceful stance and intricate jewellery motifs highlight his divine elegance, designed to glow softly in performance light. Tholu Bommalata, the traditional leather shadow puppetry of Andhra Pradesh,...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Kurma (Height - 14 inches). In this leather rendering, Kurma’s sturdy form is enriched with dense ornamental carving, echoing the myth of the cosmic churni+K25ng while allowing the shell-like detailing to glow in shadow. Tholu Bommalata, the traditional...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Varaha (Height - 19 inches). With a powerful boar visage and radiant red attire, Varaha is crafted with exaggerated jewellery and crown work, amplifying his heroic strength through bold silhouettes in leather. Tholu Bommalata, the traditional leather shadow...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Narasimha (Height - 19 inches). The dramatic half-lion form of Narasimha is intensified through wide eyes, flared ornaments, and striking crimson tones, a visual language designed to heighten the drama of shadow theatre. Tholu Bommalata, the traditional leather...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Hayagriva (Height - 20 inches). In the luminous craft of Tholu Bommalata leather, Hayagriva appears with a striking horse visage, crimson attire, and finely perforated ornaments, while the curved blade and ornate crown heighten the warrior-sage presence of...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Bhargava Rama (Height - 19 inches). Holding his axe with resolute stance, Parashurama is rendered in earthy reds and golds, where layered armour patterns reflect the strength of the ascetic warrior. Tholu Bommalata, the traditional leather shadow puppetry...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Shakyamuni (Height - 19 inches). The serene presence of Buddha is translated into calm gestures and refined ornamentation, where simplified detailing contrasts with the vibrant leather palette. Tholu Bommalata, the traditional leather shadow puppetry of Andhra Pradesh, traces...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Raghunandan (Height - 24 inches). Depicted as Raghunandan, the princely warrior’s crown and bow are highlighted with layered carving, emphasising his noble stance in the craft tradition. Tholu Bommalata, the traditional leather shadow puppetry of Andhra Pradesh, traces...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Murali ((Height - 24 inches). The divine Murali appears in radiant blue leather with intricate jewellery and flute-bearing grace, each perforation illuminating the divine aura. Tholu Bommalata, the traditional leather shadow puppetry of Andhra Pradesh, traces its roots...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Murari (Height - 19 inches). The divine Murari appears in radiant blue leather with intricate jewellery and flute-bearing grace, each perforation illuminating the divine aura. Tholu Bommalata, the traditional leather shadow puppetry of Andhra Pradesh, traces its roots...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Maithili (Height - 17 inches). In emerald green and vermilion tones, Maithili’s form is enriched with ornamental perforations, a signature of leather puppetry that lends movement to her still figure. Tholu Bommalata, the traditional leather shadow puppetry of...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Vaidehi (Height - 17 inches). The Siya is rendered in deep indigo and crimson leather, her flowing skirt and jewellery designed to sparkle with rhythmic elegance under light.Tholu Bommalata, the traditional leather shadow puppetry of Andhra Pradesh, traces...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Siya (Height - 17 inches). The Siya is rendered in deep indigo and crimson leather, her flowing skirt and jewellery designed to sparkle with rhythmic elegance under light.Tholu Bommalata, the traditional leather shadow puppetry of Andhra Pradesh, traces...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Bajrang (Height - 18 inches). The spirited form of Bajrang is brought alive through vibrant reds and blues, where layered patterns emphasise the playful energy of the monkey-god.Tholu Bommalata, the traditional leather shadow puppetry of Andhra Pradesh, traces...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Anjaneya (Height - 18 inches). In glowing ochre leather, Anjaneya carries his mace, his muscular form and richly detailed ornaments capturing both devotion and strength. Tholu Bommalata, the traditional leather shadow puppetry of Andhra Pradesh, traces its roots...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Shri Ram (Height - 18.5 inches). In this leather interpretation, Shri Ram stands poised with his bow, brought alive through vibrant reds and blues. Tholu Bommalata, the traditional leather shadow puppetry of Andhra Pradesh, traces its roots to...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Rama Chandra (Height - 18.5 inches). Here Rama Chandra takes form through vibrant red leather panels and green drapes, the carved motifs echoing the grandeur of temple storytelling traditions. Tholu Bommalata, the traditional leather shadow puppetry of Andhra...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Raghava (Height - 18 inches). The noble prince Raghava is imagined with a serene blue visage and radiant red attire, the layered leather detailing accentuating the dignity of the epic hero. Tholu Bommalata, the traditional leather shadow puppetry...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Janaki (Height - 16 inches). The graceful figure of Janaki appears in saffron and deep indigo leather, her jewellery meticulously pierced so that every ornament flickers with light.Tholu Bommalata, the traditional leather shadow puppetry of Andhra Pradesh, traces...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Kodand Rama (Height - 19 inches). In this leather interpretation, Rama stands poised with his bow, his crimson garments and intricately punched armour reflecting the heroic radiance of epic storytelling on the shadow screen. Tholu Bommalata, the traditional...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Mohini (Height - 24 inches). Hand-rendered in translucent coral leather, Mohini’s sweeping drape and delicate perforated ornaments are crafted to shimmer like celestial adornment during shadow performances. Tholu Bommalata, the traditional leather shadow puppetry of Andhra Pradesh, traces...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Vighnaharta (Height - 24 inches). Handcrafted in the translucent language of Tholu Bommalata leather, Lord Ganesha appears in luminous turquoise and vermilion, his ornate crown and punctured jewellery designed to glow when light passes through the puppet. Tholu...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Sri Hanuman (16.5" x 9"). A beautiful piece of wall decor, the limbs of this beautiful Puppet can be manipulated using strings. Leather Puppets of the shadow Puppetry Art form "Tholu Bommalata". The translucent leather painting art form...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Lakshman (17" x 9"). A beautiful piece of wall decor, the limbs of this beautiful Puppet can be manipulated using strings. Leather Puppets of the shadow Puppetry Art form "Tholu Bommalata". The translucent leather painting art form from...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Lord Ram (16.5" x 9"). A beautiful piece of wall decor, the limbs of this beautiful Puppet can be manipulated using strings. Leather Puppets of the shadow Puppetry Art form "Tholu Bommalata". The translucent leather painting art form...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Radha (16" x 12"). A beautiful piece of wall decor, the limbs of this beautiful Puppet can be manipulated using strings. Leather Puppets of the shadow Puppetry Art form "Tholu Bommalata". The translucent leather painting art form from...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Raavan (18" x 11"). A beautiful piece of wall decor, the limbs of this beautiful Puppet can be manipulated using strings. Leather Puppets of the shadow Puppetry Art form "Tholu Bommalata". The translucent leather painting art form from...

Andhra Leather Craft String Puppet - Hanuman (15.5" x 8"). A beautiful piece of wall decor, the limbs of this beautiful Puppet can be manipulated using strings. Leather Puppets of the shadow Puppetry Art form "Tholu Bommalata". The translucent leather painting art form from...