Vintage Indian Tholu Bommalata Hand-Painted Leather Lampshade – Floral Motif For Sale

Add a stunning piece of global artistry to your home decor with this gorgeous, handcrafted Tholu Bommalata leather lampshade. Originating from Andhra Pradesh, India, this traditional folk-art piece is completely handmade, features vibrant hand-painted floral motifs, and delivers an incredible ambient glow.Product HighlightsArt Style: Authentic Tholu Bommalata (traditional Indian shadow puppet leather craft).Hand-Painted Imagery: Exquisite freehand floral patterns outlined in black and white against a vibrant sky blue, orange, and golden-yellow background.Perforated Detailing: Intricate, hand-punched pinholes throughout the floral centers and leaves create a beautiful, twinkling \"starry night\" diffusion on your walls when the lamp is lit.Structure & Assembly: Stitched securely over a sturdy, white-coated hexagonal iron frame. Excellent structural integrity with beautiful, intact handmade stitching.Fitter Type: Standard Spider / Washer Fitter (meant to sit on top of a traditional lamp harp and secure with a top finial). Perfect for US table lamps or floor lamps.Materials & Authenticity Note (Why it feels unique)Because this item is made using centuries-old traditional methods from genuine raw goat hide, the inside and outside have completely unique, intentional textures:The Outside (Waxy Feel): The exterior feels smooth and slightly waxy. This is the authentic protective glaze/lacquer applied by the artist over the paints to shield the vibrant pigments from dust and moisture.The Inside (Parchment/Paper-Like Feel): The interior feels dry and resembles heavy artisan paper or parchment. This is a signature characteristic of the art style, where the flesh side of the hide is intensely scraped down by hand to make it thin and translucent enough for light to pass through.Condition ReportOverall Condition:Excellent pre-owned vintage condition. The structural frame is sturdy, the leather panels are completely intact, and the hand-painted colors remain exceptionally bright, bold, and unfaded.Some light peeling on inside of shade consistant with age and material. Please review all close-up photos carefully as they form part of the item description.Important Care & Usage NoteBecause authentic raw hide is sensitive to heat, the buyer must use an LED bulb with this shade. LED bulbs run completely cool, which preserves the vintage leather and prevents the natural hide from drying out. Do not use standard incandescent bulbs.Shipping & HandlingSecure Packaging: This delicate item will be carefully double-boxed with ample bubble wrap to ensure a safe delivery to your doorstep.Fast shipping with tracking provided.