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
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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.
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