Andhra Pradesh

Explore handmade Andhra Pradesh art, including Tholu Bommalata leather craft inspired by the region’s traditional shadow-puppet art. Discover decorative leather artworks featuring fish, peacocks, dancers and devotional subjects while learning about the craft and artists behind each piece.

What Is Tholu Bommalata?

Tholu Bommalata is a traditional leather shadow-puppet art form associated with Andhra Pradesh. Artisans create and decorate leather figures with painted and perforated details, often reflecting narrative, devotional and cultural themes. The pieces in our collection are made by Chinna Kullayappa, a Tholu Bommalata artist from Andhra Pradesh, and range from small fish and peacock panels to large Ramayana and Mahabharata scenes. See the full Tholu Bommalata collection.

Explore Andhra Leather Art

Browse fish, peacock, dancer and devotional designs. Open each product page to review its specific artist, material, dimensions and other artwork details. The painted leather is translucent, so it looks best framed or hung where soft light falls on or behind it.

The Artists Behind Traditional Leather Craft

Treasure Of India focuses on making traditional and lesser-known Indian artists and craft practitioners easier to discover. Explore our artist profiles and regional traditions through the Craft Map of India.

Buy Tholu Bommalata Art Online

Choose handmade leather wall art by subject, design, size and price for home décor, gifting or collections. Every piece ships worldwide from our gallery in Gurugram with a signed certificate of authenticity; see international shipping.

Collect Art That Keeps Tradition Visible

When a handmade artwork finds a home, the artist gains visibility and an opportunity to continue creating. Choosing traditional Andhra leather art can help keep its craft practice visible.

Explore More Indian Handmade Art

Discover Indian paintings, browse tribal and folk art, or explore regional crafts through the Craft Map of India.