Tholu Bommalatha Blue Floral Bookmark – Hand-Painted Folk Art Diwali gift India the dance-themed composition makes it

the dance-themed composition makes it a fitting gift for anyone with an interest in India's classical performance traditions

with the front hand-painted in fine dotted and geometric linework while the back and ears are left in their natural finish — an intentional choice that gives the piece a more tactile

Is this a good size for a smaller shelf or desk

How do I store it to keep the finish looking new

Tholu Bommalatha Blue Floral Bookmark – Hand-Painted Folk Art Diwali gift India the dance-themed composition makes itA 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