Tholu Bommalata Peacock Tissue Box - Handcrafted Family Box

Long after sunset, in villages across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, oil lamps once lit up translucent leather puppets from behind a stretched cloth screen, and the shadows they cast told stories from the Ramayana and Mahabharata late into the night. This ancient shadow puppetry tradition, Tholu Bommalata, was practised by the Nakashi community of puppeteer-artisans, who painted their leather figures by hand using natural pigments.

This family-size tissue box carries that same visual language forward, rendered here as a peacock in monochrome linework — every inch of the surface filled with the fine detailing that leaves no empty space, a hallmark of the tradition. The motif is applied through careful decoupage artistry and finished with a protective clear coat seal, so the intricate linework holds up to daily handling on a busy table.

Sized generously for a family home rather than a single desk, this tissue box suits a dining table, living room console, or car dashboard equally well. Its monochrome palette gives it a graphic, gallery-like quality that appeals to those looking for a statement piece with genuine cultural roots, and makes it a considered gift for housewarmings, anniversaries, or festive occasions.

Material: Medium density engineered wood, with decoupage paper, set under a clear coat sealant.

Dimension: 23 cm x 12.8 cm x 7.7 cm