Leather Mask – Goddess Durga with Crown (Wall Décor)
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Velayudham Srinivasulu ReddyThis handcrafted **leather mask** depicts the radiant face of **Goddess Durga**, rendered in bright yellow with expressive eyes, gentle smile, and a gem-like crown. The artisan has worked on treated goat hide, stretching and curing it to form a stable surface, before painting with natural dyes and mineral pigments. The crown is richly detailed with concentric patterns of red, green, and white dots; the face glows with smooth yellow, the bindi and nose ring accentuating divinity. Such masks originate in Odisha’s traditional craft, often used in ritual, dance, or as sacred wall décor. Hung on a wall, it functions as both devotional icon and folk art centerpiece.
Velayudham Srinivasulu Reddy
Velayudham Srinivasulu Reddy, hailing from Srikalahasti town in Tirupati district, has been honored with the prestigious Shilp Guru award for his exemplary work in Kalamkari hand-painting. Presented by Vice-President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar and Union Minister of Textiles Piyush Goyal in New Delhi, this accolade recognizes Reddy's exceptional contributions to the art form.Reddy's expertise lies in using Kalamkari to depict intricate motifs such as Ashta Dikpalakas, Navagrahas, Sri Chakram, and Padmavyuham. Over the span of four decades, he has dedicated himself to preserving and promoting Kalamkari, having trained over 120 students in his hometown.Expressing his joy upon receiving the award, Reddy emphasized the need to nurture and safeguard traditional art forms. Raised in a middle-class family, his passion for Kalamkari blossomed in childhood under the guidance of Guru Krishna Reddy. Formal training at the L Krishnaiah center further honed his skills, enabling him to depict mythological narratives through his artwork.Reddy's repertoire boasts over 2,000 paintings inspired by religious and natural themes. His dedication has earned him recognition from various quarters, including awards from the Tamil Nadu government, the National Merit award in 2010, and the Lepakshi award in 2014. Notably, he is the second individual from Srikalahasti to receive the prestigious Shilp Guru award for Kalamkari painting, underscoring his significant contributions to the art form.
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Made with time-honored traditional techniques by certified Indian master artisans.
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Genuine natural materials sourced responsibly from indigenous Indian craft clusters.
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| Craft / Category | Leather Puppet |
|---|---|
| Master Artisan | Velayudham Srinivasulu Reddy |
| Material | Treated leather, natural dyes, hand-painted detailing |
| Color | Bright yellow, red, green, white accents |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | N/A x N/A x N/A cm |
| Weight | N/A g |
| Brand / Cluster | Artisan |
| SKU / Item Code | SKU-73 |
| Country of Origin | India |
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