Khande Sai Prakash

Maanvika Leather Puppetry, based in Nimmalankunta, Andhra Pradesh, is a traditional leather craft organization carrying forward the heritage of Tholu Bommalata (Leather Puppetry) through eight generations of artisan experience. Led by Khande Sai Prakash, the organization works with skilled artisans who preserve traditional leather craftsmanship through meticulous leather carving, intricate perforation, hand painting, natural dyeing, and other handcrafted techniques. Each piece reflects the patience, precision, and visual richness associated with this distinctive traditional art form. While rooted in the heritage of leather puppetry, Maanvika Leather Puppetry also explores contemporary applications of the craft. Its creations include traditional and contemporary leather puppets, decorative paintings, lamps, wall décor, door hangings, jewellery, watches, and customized leather artworks. The organization combines inherited craftsmanship with creative design, transforming traditional leather techniques into distinctive pieces suitable for cultural, decorative, interior, and contemporary applications.