String Puppets of Karnataka

Masks are extensively worn in folk theatres and bhaonas, and the material used is terracotta, bamboo, wood, pith and metal. Artists work hard to...

The string puppets of Rajasthan are known as kathputhlis in the local lingo and the main centres where they are made are Jaipur and Jodhpur. The...

Orissa has a history of folk theatre also known as jatra in local parlance. The characters of these jatras are made of wood and vividly painted....