Tholu Bommolatha Red Flower Narrow Tray – Handcrafted north kerala art Expertly painted by artisans

Expertly painted by artisans

5 cm hand-painted portion: Max Width 3

or abrasive cleaners on the painted surface

Is this the same design as the Mural Apsara earring elsewhere in the collection

What art form inspires the pattern on this piece

Tholu Bommolatha Red Flower Narrow Tray – Handcrafted north kerala art Expertly painted by artisansTholu Bommalatha artists didn't only paint mythological figures for their shadow screens, they also filled the borders and backdrops of their leather puppets with bold floral motifs, the same graphic confidence carried here into a striking red flower rendered across a narrow tray. The design is decoupaged onto engineered wood and sealed for daily use, holding its bold outlines and saturated colour through regular handling. Its slim shape makes it easy