{"title":"Lata - Tholu Bommalatha Art from Andhra Pradesh","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCut form. Story in shadow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShadow, leather, figure, and story in movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLata gathers Tholu Bommalatha from Andhra Pradesh, where leather puppetry carries story, figure, and performance memory. These pieces bring a dramatic narrative tradition into the home through form and silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are chosen for spaces that can hold story as object — a wall, shelf, or corner where performance memory remains visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTradition:\u003c\/b\u003e Narrative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it carries:\u003c\/b\u003e Puppet, shadow, story, leather, performance, and memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor the home:\u003c\/b\u003e Wall, shelf, study, hallway, child’s room, or collected story corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e----Below the Grid----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLata lives through the memory of movement. Even in stillness, the figure carries performance and story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBegin with Lata\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin with Lata when you want a piece that feels theatrical, narrative, and full of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor a Collected Heritage Home\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLata belongs in a collected heritage home because it preserves performance tradition through placement and sight. It brings Tholu Bommalatha into the life of the home through cut surface, painted figure, and the quiet continuity of a tradition meant to be seen, returned to, and lived with over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003eContinue Seeing:\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.houseofsaajboston.com\/pages\/begin-here\"\u003eBegin Here\u003c\/a\u003e   \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.houseofsaajboston.com\/pages\/narrative-traditions\"\u003eThe Narrative Tradition \u003c\/a\u003e   \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.houseofsaajboston.com\/pages\/choose-slowly\"\u003eChoose Slowly\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lata-tholu-bommalatha-puppets-from-telangana","title":"Tholu Bommalata Leather Puppets – Ram, Sita \u0026 Hanuman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in painted leather with intricate perforated detailing, this set carries both material beauty and cultural memory. Whether displayed on a wall, layered into a collected interior, or chosen as a meaningful gift, these puppets bring a sense of heritage, drama, and devotion into the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handcrafted set of two Tholu Bommalata leather puppets depicting Ram and Sita, with Hanuman as the accompaniment or stand alone. Rich in color, cutwork, and narrative heritage, this trio brings the beauty of South Indian shadow puppetry into the contemporary home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt House of Saaj, we value such works not as novelty decor, but as living expressions of India’s narrative traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ram and Sita Tholu Bommalatha puppets are sold as a pair. Hanuman can be a standalone or as a set with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCraft Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Tholu Bommalata leather puppet work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepicts the beloved epic figures Ram, Sita, and Hanuman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted and hand-cut with intricate detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong visual presence for wall display or collected interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA meaningful addition to homes shaped by heritage and story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from prolonged direct sunlight to help preserve color over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust gently with a soft, dry cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not wash or use water, cleaning sprays, or harsh chemicals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from excess moisture and humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle with care around perforated and jointed areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore flat or upright in a dry place when not on display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyling Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese leather puppets are especially striking when displayed against a light wall, inside a framed arrangement, or as part of a layered gallery wall. Their perforations and painted surfaces carry a theatrical quality that works beautifully in collected, story-rich interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShips from the USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStudio Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach piece is handmade and may show slight variations in painting, perforation, and finish. 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