Tholu Bommalata Leather Puppets – Ram, Sita & HanumanProduct Note This handcrafted set of three Tholu Bommalata leather puppets is a storied tradition from South India, depicting Ram, Sita, and Hanuman. Rich in color, cutwork, and narrative presence, these figures belong to a long standing shadow puppetry tradition in which painted leather forms were animated against light to tell stories from the epics. Created in painted leather with intricate perforated detailing, this set carries both material

and brushwork are natural to the making process and make every piece unique

this piece brings with it both material memory and handmade presence

spot clean gently with a soft

and rooted in regional handwork

Handcrafted character with natural variation in grain

and enduring beauty

Keep away from prolonged direct sunlight to help preserve the natural tone

With its balanced composition and distinctly handmade character

and live with

or festive offerings

Each painting carries the individuality of the artist's hand

Small in scale yet rich in cultural presence