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Leather Lamp,
India
DKINANLEBA0000001
The lotus flower is artistically transferred onto a leather canvas as an oil painting in this leather lamp masterpiece. Paying homage to a centuries-old tradition, this ceiling lamp, in eye-catching hues of blue and multi colours, is the perfect blend of beauty and functionality. Centuries ago, the art form in vogue was leather shadow-puppetry. With a decline in popularity of puppetry, leather lamp making came into vogue.
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The lotus flower is artistically transferred onto a leather canvas as an oil painting in this leather lamp masterpiece. Paying homage to a centuries-old tradition, this ceiling lamp, in eye-catching hues of blue and multi colours, is the perfect blend of beauty and functionality. Centuries ago, the art form in vogue was leather shadow-puppetry. With a decline in popularity of puppetry, leather lamp making came into vogue.
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Prepping:After the raw material is procured, it has to be cleaned thoroughly in hot water. It is then soaked in a pit of limewater for about 10 days. This softens the upper surface, which is then vigorously cleaned or scraped with a chisel so as to get a smooth surface. After this initial cleaning, the leather is soaked again, this time along with kadaka powder, which imparts a light brown colour to the leather. The leather is then thoroughly dried, for as long as a week, depending on the weathe...
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Anatomy of the Product
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Anatomy of the Product
Dimensions(cm): Length: Dia 48.5 Width: 41.5 Type of Material:Fabric, Metal, Paint
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