Tholu Bommalatha Blue Flowers Bookmark – Hand-Painted Indian Folk Art thanjavur doll matted hair — a detail

matted hair — a detail most people miss on their first glance

Alongside its warmer ochres and yellows

and water regularly

rustic or eclectic decor

making this a distinctive gift for art enthusiasts and housewarmings alike

Tholu Bommalatha Blue Flowers Bookmark – Hand-Painted Indian Folk Art thanjavur doll matted hair — a detailA 400 Year Old Art Form. Now Marking Your Place in a Book. Tholu Bommalatha is one of India's oldest surviving folk art traditions, originating in Andhra Pradesh over four centuries ago, originally painted on leather for shadow puppet theatre. This bookmark carries that same hand painted tradition onto archival stock paper, sealed with a laminate finish for everyday durability. Every piece is painted by hand, which means no two are identical. The blue