Orissa has a history of folk theatre also known as jatra in local parlance. The characters of these jatras are…
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The string puppets of Rajasthan are known as kathputhlis in the local lingo and the main centres where they are made are Jaipur and…
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The shadow play or puppet show with leather figures is an art form of ancient times. In the ancient times puppet shows were…
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The local and popular folk drama Yakshaganga is conducted through String puppetry…
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Kiritams, the expressive headgears worn by Kathakali dancers, is designed for the part played by the dancers; pacha (green) is for the benevolent and…
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Wooden masks of West Bengal are an important part of the social and cultural activities of the state. The artisans are present in Purulia…
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