Andhra Pradesh Leather Puppetry Floral Printed Designer Decorative Showpiece Lamp (Set of 2) Thewa Art Work Indore Leather Toys was awarded

Indore Leather Toys was awarded GI Tag in the year 2015

Ettikopaka artisans often depict Lord Ganesha in various forms—dancing

Smaller blocks of carved wood take up to a week to be made

showcasing the craftsmanship and attention to detail of the artisans

or sitting serenely

Andhra Pradesh Leather Puppetry Floral Printed Designer Decorative Showpiece Lamp (Set of 2) Thewa Art Work Indore Leather Toys was awardedAndhra 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