Kathputli — Rajasthan's string puppets in mirror-worked finery — have carried folk legends and royal satire from village to village for a thousand years, performed by the nomadic Bhat community.
- Region of origin:
- Rajasthan
- Materials:
- wood; cloth; string
- Techniques:
- carved-head string puppetry
- HS code (customs):
- 9503
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About Rajasthani Kathputli Puppets
Kathputli — Rajasthan's string puppets in mirror-worked finery — have carried folk legends and royal satire from village to village for a thousand years, performed by the nomadic Bhat community.
- Region of origin
- Rajasthan
- Materials
- wood; cloth; string
- Techniques
- carved-head string puppetry
- HS code (customs)
- 9503
How it’s made
carved-head string puppetry
The makers
Crafted by Bhat puppeteers of Rajasthan.
Buying Rajasthani Kathputli Puppets — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Rajasthani Kathputli Puppets pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Rajasthani Kathputli Puppets piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- What does an authentic Rajasthani Kathputli Puppets piece cost?
- Handmade Rajasthani Kathputli Puppets typically ranges from ₹150 to ₹5,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Rajasthani Kathputli Puppets piece?
- Keep Rajasthani Kathputli Puppets out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin