Artlivo Artlivo POPART Orange Brocade Kathputli Puppet Set 20" Decorative Showpiece - 52 cm(Cotton, Orange)

These colourful handmade and hand painted string puppets are one of the finest examples of the most ancient and popular form of folk entertainment. Indian traditional home décor string puppets or kathputli of Rajasthan's are one of the most vibrant aspects of Indian culture. Mostly, they consist of painted wooden heads draped with dresses made from old fabrics and sequined for charm. The hands are made simply by stuffing cotton into the sleeve of the dress and filling it out. The speciality of these puppets is that their clothes are made from a modern day clothing with brocade work to really depict a newly wed couple, who look just ravishing in their outfits. The most quaint aspect of these puppets is the way their expressions are painted, large expressive eyes with arched eyebrows, and a curling moustache for men, or a nose ring for the women. These beautiful string puppets are sure to add new dimension to your wall decor, home entertainment and will make an excellent gift for children. They also serve the idea of promoting our own culture of home made indian dolls instead of the imported barbies