This exquisite 18-inch Sita puppet is handcrafted from natural, sun-dried goatskin leather using traditional Tholubommalata techniques from Nimmalakunta, Andhra Pradesh. The leather is treated, hand-dyed with natural colours, and intricately perforated to bring out delicate patterns that glow when backlit during performances. Sita, the embodiment of virtue, devotion, and strength, is a central character in the Indian epic Ramayana. In Tholubommalata, she represents purity and resilience, standing as a symbol of feminine grace and moral fortitude. Master artist Sindhe Siva, an award-winning practitioner of this centuries-old art form, captures Sita’s timeless beauty and serene expression through fine detailing and traditional motifs. Each puppet reflects the spirit of storytelling through shadow play, where myth and craft come alive in light and shadow.
| Type | Price | MRP | Discount | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | ₹2,939 | — | — | In stock |
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Sold by: Deshroot Global LLP
Country of Origin: India
Sindhe Siva is a contemporary leather-puppetry artist from Nimmalakunta, Andhra Pradesh, dedicated to preserving and reimagining the traditional Tholu Bommalata art of leather shadow puppetry. Trained within a hereditary craft tradition, he combines traditional leather preparation, intricate perforation and hand-painting with contemporary designs such as lamps, wall art, clocks and decorative pieces. Through his work and workshops, Siva brings the rich storytelling heritage of Tholu Bommalata to
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