Divine Handcrafted Leather Krishna Painting

What details mark out the Divine Krishna?

This Krishna is a standing cut-out figure with teal skin, red patterned leggings and an orange scarf, finished with green, gold and black touches. The dotted jewellery patterns run across the figure, and the orange scarf adds a warm note that lifts the teal and red.

How does the Pen Kalamkari work show on it?

The figure is hand painted on leather in the Kalamkari style, with the outlines, ornaments and costume patterns drawn and coloured by hand. Combined with the carved perforations, this gives the fine dotted jewellery and patterned leggings their detailed, handmade look.

Will the colours look exactly like the photos?

The colours are natural dye colours applied by hand, so each piece may have slight irregularities in colour. Your Divine Krishna will carry the same design, with small differences in shade that come from the handmade process and make the piece your own.

Are small marks normal on this piece?

Yes. Some amount of wear and tear is unavoidable while the leather is carved, holed and painted by hand. These small marks come from the crafting process itself, and they show that the piece is genuinely handmade rather than machine-made.

What heights are available?

You can choose from three heights: 1 foot, 2 feet, or 5 feet, which is life-size. Pick the size by the wall you have in mind: a small one for a shelf or nook, the middle one for a standard wall, and the life-size one for a large wall or entrance.

Is it a good gift?

Yes. A hand-painted Krishna in the Andhra leather puppetry tradition makes a meaningful gift for anyone who loves Indian folk art. It is made by State Award-winning artist Raghavendra of Nimmalakunta, which adds to its story.