The leather craft of Andhra Pradesh was acclaimed for the leather puppets which were originated in the small village of Nimmmalakunta in Andhra Pradesh. The leather puppets are still famous as a dainty leather craft and the artisans are adept in creating excellent leather puppets that are exemplary of their dexterity.

The leather puppets occupy a distinct position in the culture of Andhra Pradesh, as it was the leather puppetry which was once one of the major forms of entertainment before the arrival of television. Still now it is widely prevalent in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The showy leather puppets bring out the creativity of the leather crafts of Andhra Pradesh. The artisans create leather puppets with great artistry giving them a perfect character with the attires, ornaments of vibrant colours and attaching to the various joints of the leather puppets to facilitate controlling their movements.

The main raw material that is used for making leather crafts in Andhra Pradesh is the skin of goats and sheep. The creating of leather crafts specifically the leather puppets follows some procedures like washing the hide, cleaning and decorating it with immense perfection and dexterity. Once the puppets are structured, then the dyeing and outlining of the borders are done. Apart from creating these leather puppets, the craftsmen of Andhra Pradesh create leather items that are used for home décor like lamp shades, wall hangings etc.

The leather craft of Andhra Pradesh serves the purpose of alternative livelihood to the local folks and artisans. The leather puppet of Andhra Pradesh is promoted by a co-operative puppet-making center in Anantapur district. The leather items created by the artisans of Andhra Pradesh are in demand in the national and international market.

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