Indian puppets

Image source: Sita, Indian puppet theater (Andra Pradesh)

Photo about Indian craft-made puppets on sale at a tourist shop in Kerala. Image of souvenir, handmade, kerala - 14198514

Illustration about Indian puppet of king and queen in vector. Illustration of cultural, figure, design - 44029899

Illustration about Vector design of colorful Rajasthani Puppet in Indian art style. Illustration of asia, artistic, indian - 74451980

Today I am talking about one of my passions: puppeteering. I have noticed that many language teachers do not use puppets frequently in their classes. I believe this might be because they are afraid of using puppets, don't know what exactly they can do with them, or might think their students would not engage in the proposed activities. I believe everybody can use puppets with some practice. Here I share some hints on how you can bring life to your puppets! Remember that puppeteering is an…

Dancing Indian Dolls

Besides magnificent havelis, palaces, color, miniature art and delicious food, Rajasthan also worldly famous for its string puppet theatre aka Kathputli. It is the most popular form of Indian puppetry. Being a string marionette, it is controlled by a single string that passes from the top of the puppet over the puppeteers. Kathputli is a join of two rajasthani language words Kath meaning wood and Putli meaning a doll which has no life . Kathputli means a puppet which is made entirely from…

I think Kutch is one of India's most colorful and creative destinations. It is difficult to fathom that such creativity exists in an unforgiving salt desert environment, but the reality is that it exists and is treat to the eye, the art lover, the photographer and the shopaholic. This place is for everyone. Why don't you take a sneak peek and see for yourself.