Leather Puppet Making: Drawing on prevalent art and iconography

16th century

Dastkari Haat Samiti
New Delhi, India

Woman looking up at a ceiling fresco at the Veerabhadra Temple. The leather shadow puppets show a striking resemblance to the art of the Lepakshi Temples, in Andhra Pradesh.

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Title: Leather Puppet Making: Drawing on prevalent art and iconography
Date Created: 16th century
Location: Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh, India
Dynasty: Vijayanagara Empire
Craft: Leather Puppet Making

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