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Leather Puppet Making: Drawing on prevalent art and iconography

16th century

Dastkari Haat Samiti

Dastkari Haat Samiti
New Delhi, India

Fresco in 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
Dastkari Haat Samiti

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