Tholu Bommalatha Green Peacock Bookmark – Hand-Painted Indian Folk Art
Description
This peacock takes its palette from the first green after monsoon - the colour Andhra's puppet painters reach for when a piece needs to feel like renewal rather than celebration. Hand-painted using the same techniques passed down through Tholu Bommalata's shadow-puppet lineage, it's suited to gifting at a new home, a new job, a fresh chapter - anywhere the sentiment is "beginning," not "party."
A 400-Year-Old Art Form. Now Marking Your Place in a Book.
Tholu Bommalatha is one of India's oldest surviving folk art traditions, originating in Andhra Pradesh over four centuries ago, originally painted on leather for shadow puppet theatre.
Every piece is painted by hand, which means no two are identical. Sturdy enough for daily use, distinctive enough to become the thing people ask about when they borrow your book.
If you're looking for a handcrafted gift for a book lover - for a birthday, housewarming, or festive occasion, this is the kind of thing that arrives in a box and gets kept for years. Not just used. Kept.
Quick Facts:
● Art form: Tholu Bommalatha (Andhra Pradesh, 400+ years old)
● Material: Hand-painted stock paper, laminated finish
● Motif: Green Peacock — hand-painted, one-of-a-kind
● Use case: Bookmark, gifting, festive/housewarming gift
● Care: Wipe with a dry soft cloth, avoid water
Material : Stock Paper & Lamination
Dimension : 20.8 cm x 5.8 cm
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Brand Philosophy
When you order from EthniiChic, you receive more than just a product—you bring home a piece of India’s cultural heritage.
Each creation is handcrafted with care, hand-painted with authentic traditional art forms, and finished to perfection for lasting quality.
Expect vibrant storytelling through design, eco-conscious craftsmanship, and timely, well-packaged delivery that ensures your order arrives safe and ready to adorn your space / yourself.
DISCLAIMER
At EthniiChic, we celebrate the artistry of handmade products, each lovingly crafted by skilled artisans.
Due to this unique handmade nature, minor variations and subtle surface textures are natural and should be embraced as hallmarks of authentic charm and individuality, rather than defects.
Please note that the actual colors of our products may vary slightly depending on your device's screen resolution and any accessories shown in product images are for styling purposes only and are not included with your purchase.