The mighty Hanuman, is a puppet created to depict important scenes and tales from the Hindu epic of Ramayana. These are obtained from pieces of hide or stiff parchment, for the artisans to create the final puppet form.
Hanuman is a revered Hindu God worshipped for his power and might. Here’s a wonderfully made Kondapalli Toy showing Lord Hanuman in his garuda avatar, rising high in the sky, with all his valor and courage.
A stylish and trendy hat, is indeed a novel creation of the craft-making communities of AP. The natural palm color is left untouched, that lends a rustic charm to this hat, with a slight yellow border.
The Horse represents the majesty of this art form, seen vividly in the colors and designs used for the puppet. This form of craft is inextricably linked to the state’s traditional folk and cultural expression of Leather puppetry.
The Horse form is indeed an outstanding piece of Terracotta pottery, which is used generally for sculptures made in earthenware. This is a great example of ornamental pottery collections, used for display.