HANDMADE WOOD COSTUME PUPPET MARIONETTE SET RATHASTHAN INDIA WALL HANGING

Description: Rajasthan Puppet shows also known as Kathputli = Kath meaning wood and Putli meaning puppet. Kathputli, is the show where they tell a story with the means of the puppets – which are made out of wood, cotton cloth and string. Kathputli art tradition is more than thousands years old. One finds its reference in Rajasthani ( Rajastan, a prior kingdom in N. India) folk tales, ballads and sometimes even in folk songs. It is an integral part of Rajasthani culture and tradition. No village fair, no religious festival and no social gathering in Rajasthan can be complete without the Kathputlis performed by the tribal Rajasthani Bhat community. Kathputli shows and characters are based on folk tales and stories. Rajasthani Kings and nobles were patrons of Art and Crafts and the Kathputli was a system of patronage supported by kings and well-off families. The patrons would look after the artists in return for the artists singing praises of the patrons’ ancestors. Bhat community claim that their ancestors had performed for royal families, and received great honour and prestige from the rulers of Rajasthan.Today Kathputli art is one of the most popular performing arts of Rajasthan . These Puppets come in pairs – please notice how ornate and festive are the costumes they wear as well as the painted heads – the men have ferocious mustaches and the ladies jewelry/cosmetic details. They will also look very striking framed. Price is for each set: Please order by color: In the blue dress puppets the man has a musical pipe to play to serenade his lady.Size: L: 20" & 16" Shipping/handling charges non-refundablePayment appreciated within 3 days of receipt of invoice. Thank you.Please do check other puppets/unique collectibles/antiques listed. International buyers please contact for shipping/handling charges.

Price: 45 USD

Location: Tamuning, Guam

End Time: 2024-02-25T20:28:47.000Z

Shipping Cost: 11.5 USD