Scandinavian Art Tholu Lamp — Handpainted Leather Tealight Lamp

A handpainted goat and sheep leather lamp shade made in the traditional Tholu Bommalata style of Andhra Pradesh — the centuries-old shadow-puppet craft in which fine leather is treated until it is translucent, then painted by hand. It stands on its own over a tealight, and the light glows out through the design.

This one is the outlier of the set: a Scandinavian-inspired design rendered in an Indian craft. Clean Nordic lines meeting Andhra leatherwork — an unusual pairing, and the piece in the range that sits most easily in a minimalist or contemporary interior.

The shade is gently tapered — 3 inches across the top, widening to 5 inches at the base, and 6 inches tall — so it sits stably on a shelf, mantel or side table without needing a stand.

Why you'll love it

• A genuine traditional craft — Tholu Bommalata, hand-painted on translucent leather.
• Glows beautifully — stand it over a tealight and the design lights up from within.
• East meets north — Scandinavian design in a centuries-old Indian medium.
• Free-standing — 3in top, 5in base, 6in tall. No stand or fitting needed.
• Handpainted, not printed — every piece is individually made.

Perfect for

Housewarmings and new homes, festive gifting, shelves, mantels and side tables, minimalist and contemporary interiors, and anyone who appreciates traditional craft in a modern idiom.

🎁 Free gift wrapping on request. If this is a gift, just say so in the order notes at checkout — along with any message you'd like included — and we'll wrap it at no charge.

Complete the look: pair it with reusable rangoli, diyas and wall art from our Festive & Pooja Decor collection.

Frequently asked questions

What size is it?
It's a tapered shade: 3 inches across the top, 5 inches across the base, and 6 inches tall. Small enough for a shelf or side table, large enough to be noticed.

How does it light up? Is a tealight included?
It stands over a tealight, and the light glows out through the translucent leather. A tealight isn't included — and we'd recommend an LED or flameless one: it gives the same warm glow, and keeps an open flame away from the leather entirely.

Is it safe to use a real candle?
We don't recommend it. Leather and open flames don't mix — please use an LED or flameless tealight instead.

What is it made of?
Goat and sheep leather, hand-treated until translucent and then hand-painted, in the traditional Tholu Bommalata manner. Please note this is a leather product.

What is Tholu Bommalata?
A traditional leather shadow-puppet craft from Andhra Pradesh, in which hide is treated until translucent, then hand-painted.

Do you offer gift wrapping?
Yes, free of charge, on request. Just mention at checkout that it's a gift.