Kathputli Puppet Doll
Name/Title
Kathputli Puppet DollEntry/Object ID
2026.85.01Tags
Doll, India, Kathputli DollsDescription
Kathputli Puppet style doll. The doll appears to be a male puppet. The doll is dressed in a green and gold striped robe, the skirt of the robe is pink in colour, the robe also has two sashes that cross the chest of the doll. The doll also wears a golden hat with black adornments, the collar of the robe is also gold. The doll appears to be in a sitting position and has no hands or legs. The doll has black hair and brown eyes.Use
Puppet, collectable item.Context
A Kathputli puppet is a traditional Indian string marionette from Rajasthan, named from "kath" (wood) and "putli" (doll), made of wood, cloth, and wire to tell folk tales of royalty, history, and morality through captivating string manipulation, often featuring a single string controlling the head and waist for expressive dance.Collection
Cultural Dolls, Kathputli PuppetsCataloged By
Kat BezaireCategory
Doll