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Puppets Of Rajasthan.

Apr 4th, 2008 03:06
kumar gaurav, http://www.rajasthantravelguide.co.in/

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 Bhatt community makes these puppets as well as performs with them
from village to village during the dry season when cultivation is not
possible.
Absolutely astounding and unique in concept, colour and workmanship, the
art and handicrafts of Rajasthan are beyond comparison. Be it jewellery,
painting, furniture, leatherware, pottery, metal craft or hand-printed
textiles, each object has a penetrating and irresistible appeal. An
ethnic aura envelopes even the simplest of forms, making each one truly
a collectors delight. Rajasthan, popularly known as the ‘treasure trove
of Indian & ‘shoppers’ paradise’, has been able to preserve its craft
despite several ups and downs. Its rich heritage has played an important
role in the economy of the state. The glittering jewellery and
attractive handicrafts of Rajasthan have caught the fantasy of the
people abroad and earned rich dividends.
Puppets
Puppetry is an ancient, popular form of folk entertainment. The string
puppet in Rajasthan are called katputlis, or marionettes. The riveting
histrionics of the puppeters, like the full-throated songs of the
Mirasis, Langas and Manganiyars belong to old passtimes, epomizing a
traditional, leasurely pace of life. No village fair, no religious
festival and no social gathering would be complete without them. The
traditional puppeters were from the wandering communities of the Bhatts.
They move from village to village with their box of katputlis,
accessories and dhoklas during the festive seasons, returning to their
villages to cultivate their small patch of land during the short rainy
season.
Controlling the Puppet
The puppet is manipulated by strings which are looped into the
puppeter’s hands and fingers. The puppet lie inert on the stage until
they come to life when the strings are pulled. The puppeters are usually
from one family, such as a father-and-son team.
Making a Puppet
The typical Rajasthani katputli has a brightly painted face and a rough
torso. Appropriate brightly coloured male or female costumes are
fashioned by the puppeters themselves from patches of old cloth.
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